Chocolate Pecan Kisses Food

CHOCOLATE PECAN KISSES

Steps:

• Place egg white in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 250° for 40-45 minutes or until firm to the touch. Turn oven off and let cookies dry in the oven for 1-1/2 hours. , Carefully remove cookies from parchment paper. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE PRETZEL CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Melt 12 ounces finely chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring (do not let the bowl touch the water). Remove the bowl from the pan and let the chocolate cool slightly, then toss with 3 cups lightly crushed mini pretzel twists and 1 cup rice cereal squares (such as Chex). With an oiled spoon, scoop heaping tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes.

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL-PECAN PRETZEL BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Put the pecan halves on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake, shaking the sheet once halfway through, until lightly toasted, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a plate to cool.
• Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Arrange the pretzels neatly on the baking sheet, then top each pretzel with an unwrapped caramel. Bake until the caramels soften (but are definitely not melting), 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently press a pecan half onto each caramel, just enough for the caramel to fill the pretzel. Set aside to cool completely.
• Remove the cooled pretzel/caramels from the baking sheet. Spoon 24 small dollops (1 1/2-teaspoon helpings) of the melted chocolate all over the baking sheet, then lightly drop a pretzel onto the middle of each dollop, making sure the pretzel is centered. Allow them to cool completely before serving (you can hasten this along in the fridge).

PECAN CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate in 8-inch glass baking dish uncovered on high power about 1 minute; stir. Microwave, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted, about 1 minute. Add pecans and stir to coat.
• Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Using soup spoons, drop pecans in 24 mounts on waxed paper. Let stand until hardened, refrigerating if necessary. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

PECAN KISSES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• Beat the egg white until soft peaks form.
• Add the sugar and vanilla gradually.
• Add the pecans.
• Grease a cookie sheet.
• Using a teaspoon, place pecan kisses 1" apart on the cookie sheet.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Turn the oven off.
• Let the pecan kisses sit in the oven an additional 30 minutes.
• Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Chop 4 oz. chocolate coarsely; set aside. Microwave remaining chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
• Line 9-inch pie plate with crust as directed on package; brush bottom with small amount of eggs. Add remaining eggs, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla to melted chocolate; stir until well blended. Add chopped chocolate and nuts; mix well. Pour into crust.
• Bake 55 min. or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely.

CHOCOLATE PRETZELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place pretzels on baking sheets. Unwrap candy kisses and place one in the center of each pretzel.
• Place in preheated oven 1 to 2 minutes, until kisses melt. Remove from oven and place one candy-coated chocolate in the center of each pretzel. Chill in refrigerator until set.

PECAN KISSES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla, vinegar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in pecans. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. , Bake at 300° for 15-20 minutes or until firm to the touch and lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.