The Easiest Butter-Pecan Kringle Ever

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup
• 3 eggs, room temperature
• 1/8 teaspoon rum extract, optional
• 36 caramels
• 2 cups chopped toasted pecans
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• Pinch salt
• 2 drops rum extract, optional
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream or milk

1. In a small bowl, combine the butter and flour until crumbly. Add water; stir until a soft sticky dough forms. Wet hands and shape dough into a 12-in. x 8-in. oval ring on a greased or parchment-lined
2. that is at least 18-in. x 13-in. Flatted the dough to a 1-1/2-in. width.
3. For pastry, heat water and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter has melted. Transfer to a mixing bowl and immediately add the flour. Beat until well mixed. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the extract if desired.
4. Spread the pastry over the dough covering it completely. Bake at 350u0b0 for 50-60 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely on
5. on a wire rack.
6. For topping, place caramels in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted' stir until smooth. Drizzle over the kringle. Sprinkle with pecans.
7. For glaze, combine sugar, salt, extract if desired and enough cream to make a glaze that will drizzle. Drizzle over kringle. Cut into 2-in. slices.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/the-easiest-butter-pecan-kringle-ever/ (may not work)