RITZ Spicy Praline Pecans

Name: RITZ Spicy Praline Pecans
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 36 RITZ Crackers; ¾ cup pecans; ½ cup butter; ¾ cup brown sugar; ⅛ tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate

Make our easier version of the classic praline! Easy homemade praline pecans drizzled with chocolate top buttery RITZ Crackers in these dessert bites.

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Servings:

Makes 18 servings, 2 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

36 RITZ Crackers
¾ cup chopped pecans
½ cup butter
¾ cup packed brown sugar
⅛ tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F.

Place crackers, 1 inch apart, on foil-covered baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; top with nuts.

Bring butter, sugar and red pepper to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat; cook 2 to 3 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently.

Spoon about 1 tsp. sugar syrup over each topped cracker.

Bake 5 to 7 min. or until topping is hot and bubbly. Cool completely.

Melt chocolate as directed on package. Separate crackers; place on wire rack placed over sheet of parchment paper. Drizzle with chocolate; refrigerate 5 min. or until firm.

Recipe Tips

Size WiseThese sweet treats can be part of a balanced diet, but remember to keep tabs on portions.
Spice it Up!For more heat, use 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper.