Chocolate Praline Squares

These sumptuous dessert squares feature a nutty caramel filling. Keep them in mind for holiday parties and potlucks.


Chocolate Praline Squares


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
Servings: Makes 24 squares.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1-1/2  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  sifted powdered sugarOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  butterOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  chopped toasted pecansOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  light-colored corn syrupOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  dark-colored corn syrupOn Sale
  • 1  cup  packed brown sugarOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  butterOn Sale
  • 4    eggsOn Sale
  • 2  cups  coarsely chopped pecansOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  finely shredded orange peelOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  miniature semisweet chocolate piecesOn Sale
  • 1    Recipe Orange Cream (optional)On Sale
  •     Finely shredded orange peel (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
For crust, stir together flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the 3/4 cup butter until pieces are the size of small peas. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups pecans. Press into a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake in a 325 degree F oven 25 minutes or until light brown.
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For filling, in a medium saucepan combine light and dark corn syrups, brown sugar, and the 1/4 cup butter. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Beat eggs with an electric mixer on low speed until mixed. Continue beating, slowly adding hot mixture. Stir in 2 cups pecans, peel, and vanilla.
3.
Pour filling onto crust. Sprinkle with chocolate pieces. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack; chill to store. To serve, cut into squares. If desired, serve with Orange Cream and additional finely shredded orange peel. Makes 24 squares.

Orange Cream
Combine 1 cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons dairy sour cream; beat until mixture starts to thicken. Add 1 tablespoon orange liqueur or 1/2 teaspoon orange extract, 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat on low speed just until soft peaks form (tips curl).

Nutrition information
Calories 348, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 11%, Calcium 2%, Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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