PECAN KRINGLE STICKS

Pecan Kringle Sticks image

My family loves that the kringle is flaky and not too sweet-it just melts in your mouth. This makes a beautiful presentation on a cookie platter along with other holiday sweets. -Connie Vjestica, Brookfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 kringles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup sour cream
FILLING:
1 large egg white, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
ICING:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

Place flour in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in sour cream. Shape into a disk (mixture will be crumbly). Wrap and refrigerate overnight., In a small bowl, beat egg white and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in pecans., Divide dough into 4 portions. Roll 1 portion into a 12x6-in. rectangle; place on an ungreased rimmed baking sheet (keep remaining dough refrigerated). Spread a fourth of the filling lengthwise down the center. Fold in sides of pastry to meet in the center; pinch seam to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over warm pastries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.