November 11, 2024

Ingredients:

1 cup powdered sugar for rolling (set aside)

1 cup flour

1/2 cup finely chopped Fortune Favors The Classic pecans

3 T. white sugar

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, at room temp

1 t. vanilla

Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Mix together all ingredients to form dough.

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

Roll dough into one-inch balls and place on a parchment-line baking sheet.

Bake for 10-13 minutes (or just until set but not yet golden brown)

While still warm, roll in a bowl of powdered sugar and set aside to cool.

After setting and cooling (about 20-25 min), roll for a second coat in powdered sugar.

Enjoy!

Ingredients

24 Pitted dates

24 pieces of Fortune Favors The Classic (half The Spicy for a surprise kick!)

12 slices of raw bacon

24 Toothpicks

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400° F.
2. Lightly spray a foil lined sheet tray with cooking spray.
3. Insert a pecan half into each date. Cut each bacon strip in half. Wrap the bacon around a stuffed date and then secure with a toothpick.
4. Arrange the dates, seam side down on the sheet tray and then dust with BBQ seasoning. Cook for 15 mins or until the bacon is crispy to your liking!

BONUS: If you're feeling extra fancy, add brie or goat cheese in each piece :-)

Adapted with permission from ILovePecans

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese, room temperature

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

2 tablespoons milk

2 teaspoons steak sauce (like A-1)

1 cup well chopped Fortune Favors The Everything candied pecans

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Crackers, pretzels, or veggies for serving

Instructions:

1. Place Gouda, cream cheese, butter, milk, and steak sauce in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; mix until well combined.
2. Transfer mixture to refrigerator and let chill overnight.
3. Roll cheese mixture into a ball with hands.
4. Place chopped pecans and herbs on cutting board.
5. Roll cheese ball in pecans and optional herbs to fully coat.
6. Place on a plate, serving tray, or cutting board and top with any extra pecans.
7. Chill until ready to serve and enjoy with crackers, pretzels, and veggies!

Ingredients:

1/2 lb (2 sticks) salted butter (if unsalted, add 1/8 t. salt) 1 1/4 c. white sugar 1/2 c. water 2 T. light corn syrup 1 to 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped Fortune Favors The Classic pecans 1 c. chocolate chips of your choice (the example used 1/2 semi-sweet and 1/2 dark)

Instructions:

1. Prep: Grease a 9" x 13" pan or line it with foil, dull side up. You can also grease the foil.

2. Toffee: Combine butter, sugar, water, and corn syrup in a heavy pot. Place a candy thermometer in the pan if you have one (best method), taking care that the tip doesn't touch the pan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Leave on constant medium-high heat and continue stirring until candy reaches a temperature of 290-300 degrees, or the hard crack stage. It will be a rich amber color. Quickly pour the toffee mixture into the prepared 9" x 13" pan and spread it out evenly.

3. Toppings: Working quickly, sprinkle the chocolate chips over the entire surface while it’s still hot. Once the chocolate is melted, spread it evenly over the toffee. While chocolate is still melted, sprinkle Fortune Favors The Classic pecans over the entire pan. Press The Classic pecans well into the melted chocolate.

4. Enjoy! Cool completely in the refrigerator, break into pieces and enjoy! Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.