Butter Pecan Chews
- 20 Minutes Prep2 Hours 35 Minutes Total
- 36 Servings
- 160 Calories per Serving
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Ingredient List
- 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 3 eggs, separated
- 2 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup flaked coconut
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Preparation
- Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with butter.
- In medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar and butter. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until light brown.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat egg yolks, brown sugar, vanilla and salt with electric mixer. Stir in pecans and coconut. In small bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until foamy. Fold into egg yolk mixture.
- Remove partially baked crust from oven. Spread filling evenly over crust. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown and center is set. Sprinkle powdered sugar over bars. Cool on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 36
Serving size: 1 Bar
Amount per serving (Calories ): 160
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3&½g | 18% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 17g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 1g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 0% |
| Iron | Value not available | 2% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 4% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 2% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 10% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 6% |
| Copper | Value not available | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 0,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving1&½
