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Graham cracker pecan chews

sarahpanda — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 21:42:15 GMT

These pecan things are FOOL PROOF - another reason I love them so much. Here is the recipe for them if you care to try them. I can honestly say, without a doubt, these are the most perfect little things you'll ever fix..if you like pecans and graham crackers. It's a recipe from mother in law from way years past...most likely the BEST ONE ever shared.

GRAHAM CRACKER PECAN CHEWS

box of honey graham crackers

1/2 cup sugar

1 and 1/2 sticks of margarine (I used Parkay)

1 and 1/4 cups of chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Break the graham crackers into sections as noted on the crackers. Arrange them on a cookie sheet. Melt the margarine in a saucepan and then add the sugar and pecans and cook until frothy and bubbly, about 4 or 5 minutes. Drop the pecan mixture onto the graham crackers using a teaspoon Bake in oven for 10 minutes. Remove the crackers from the pan immediately to a piece of wax paper or cooling rack and allow to cool. You won't believe how good these are. ENJOY !!

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brewhaha — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 21:45:55 GMT

Sounds easy and yummy. Thanks.

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QPrincess — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 01:31:30 GMT

Thanks Sarah................these sound interesting and certainly very easy!

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Catlove125 — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 04:09:55 GMT

This recipe sounds delicious. Can the margarine be replaced with butter?

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bells4me — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 04:35:41 GMT

thank you, these sound delicious & so easy. I am going to make them for sure.

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Big Sister — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:19:33 GMT

I like the fact that these are so easy to make. Thanks for the recipe.

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sarahpanda — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:44:40 GMT

to Catlove125: I am not sure if they would be as good with butter because the only way I've ever fixed them is with Parkay - so I'm sorry, I can't advise you on that.

So glad I shared this recipe with QVC friends. Word of caution: The pecan mix will be hot and sticky when you spoon it onto the crackers...use 2 spoons and be careful !

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DianeFL — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:53:36 GMT

This sound so easy and yummy. Just one question. When you break the graham crackers into sections is it in the four parts or two? I'm thinking four because the two would be a huge piece. Sorry for the dumb question but it's early and I haven't had any coffee yet!! Ha! Thanks Diane

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sarahpanda — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 14:59:41 GMT

to DianeFL : Not a dumb question at all -even after coffee. It really doesn't matter how big of a piece of graham cracker you put on the pan. I've broken them into small individual pieces in times past but yesterday, I just had 2 little pieces together and put the pecan mixture on them both at the same time. After they had cooled, I gently broke them apart. Anyway you do it will not change the taste...but the smaller pieces look prettier to me on a dish....and they last longer too ! Enjoy your coffee this morning !

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BLH — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 15:04:17 GMT

Thanks for the recipe. Sounds great. I make something similar with saltines.

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Catlove125 — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 18:38:14 GMT

Hi Sarahpanda, thanks for the reply. I will go and get some Parkay. Do these treats keep well?

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sarahpanda — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 21:02:41 GMT

toCatlove125: I made mine yesterday and just put them in a 'Lock and Lock' container...they were still very crisp today . I have been known to just put them in zip lock bags but by all means, make sure they are COOL before you seal them up!

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StylishLady — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 21:12:11 GMT

Did someone say pecans? I'm in.

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ahoymate — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 21:14:39 GMT

Sounds very unhealthy

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AuntG — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 03:03:55 GMT

Seems like a pretty easy thing to make. I want to give it a try.

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Agent K — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:18:48 GMT

On 11/16/2014 Skylands said:
Sounds very unhealthy

No....it sounds delicious. I'm going to try it this weekend!

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ahoymate — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:21:28 GMT

On 11/18/2014 Agent K said:
On 11/16/2014 Skylands said:
Sounds very unhealthy

No....it sounds delicious. I'm going to try it this weekend!

Yes, well fat & sugar seems to be the American diet.

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Agent K — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:39:23 GMT

On 11/18/2014 Skylands said:
On 11/18/2014 Agent K said:
On 11/16/2014 Skylands said:
Sounds very unhealthy

No....it sounds delicious. I'm going to try it this weekend!

Yes, well fat & sugar seems to be the American diet.

Seems insulting to the OP, who was kind enough to post this.

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sarahpanda — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 23:28:07 GMT

My thoughts on the ''unhealthy'' comment are this: Everything in moderation. I don't suggest eating the whole batch at one sitting and the small amount of sugar and butter involved on one graham cracker are minimal. As for the pecans

<h3 style="margin: 20px 0px 12px; font-size: 16px; color: #006400; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Health benefits of Pecans</h3>

Pecan nuts are rich source of energy, provide 690 calories/100 g and contain health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for wellness.
The nuts are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid and an excellent source of phenolic antioxidants. Regular addition of pecan nuts in the diet helps to decrease total as well as LDL or “bad cholesterol” and increases HDL or “good cholesterol” levels in the blood. Research studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in dietary-fiber, mono-unsaturated fatty acids, and antioxidants would help to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile.
Pecan nuts are rich source of many phyto-chemical substances that may contribute to their overall antioxidant activity, including polyphenolic antioxidant ellagic acid, vitamin E, beta-carotene, lutein and zea-xanthin. Research studies have been suggestive of that these compounds help the body remove toxic oxygen-free radicals and thus, protect the body from diseases, cancers, as well as infections.
Anti-proliferative properties of ellagic acid are because of its ability to inhibit DNA binding of certain carcinogens such as nitrosamines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, thus, offering protection to human body from cancers.
Pecans are an excellent source of vitamin-E, especially rich in gamma-tocopherol; provide about 25 g per 100 g. Vitamin E is a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant, required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen-free radicals.
The nuts are very rich sources of several important B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates. Together, these vitamins work as co-factors for the enzyme metabolism inside the human body.
The nuts are also rich source of minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.

Add hand full of pecan nuts in your diet to keep your diet meter complete with sufficient levels of minerals, vitamins, and protein.

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ahoymate — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:30:20 GMT

On 11/18/2014 Agent K said:
On 11/18/2014 Skylands said:
On 11/18/2014 Agent K said:
On 11/16/2014 Skylands said:
Sounds very unhealthy

No....it sounds delicious. I'm going to try it this weekend!

Yes, well fat & sugar seems to be the American diet.

Seems insulting to the OP, who was kind enough to post this.

FYI..........this is a forum for opinions. This is mine!