Best 9 Cheddar Pecan Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Cheddar Pecan Cookies, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These cookies are not just any ordinary treat; they are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a crisp exterior, a chewy interior, and a burst of cheesy, nutty goodness in every bite. The combination of sharp cheddar cheese, crunchy pecans, and a hint of garlic powder creates a savory twist on a classic cookie, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a unique snack, or simply craving a sweet and salty treat, these Cheddar Pecan Cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

In addition to the classic Cheddar Pecan Cookie recipe, this article also offers variations to cater to different preferences. For those who prefer a spicier kick, the Spicy Cheddar Pecan Cookies add a touch of cayenne pepper to the mix, creating a delightful balance between heat and flavor. If you're looking for a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Cheddar Pecan Cookies use a combination of almond flour and oat flour to create a chewy and delicious cookie that's perfect for those with dietary restrictions. And for those who love the combination of sweet and savory, the Sweet and Savory Cheddar Pecan Cookies add a drizzle of honey glaze, creating a perfect harmony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEDDAR PECAN COOKIES



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Make and share this Cheddar Pecan Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Cream butter and cheese in food processor.
  • Add flour, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • Add pecans.
  • Roll into balls and flatten with a fork.
  • Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

CHEDDAR-PECAN CRISPS



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Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The recipe has a large yield, but you can freeze the dough logs to bake later. -Heather Necessary, Shamokin Dan, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 24 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups unsalted butter, softened
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cheese until light and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans., Shape into eight 10-in. long logs. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are crisp and lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool. Refrigerate in airtight containers. Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bags; place in freezer. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHEDDAR BISCUITS WITH PECANS



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This savory Southern hors d'oeuvre can be made up to a week in advance, giving you more time to enjoy your guests on Thanksgiving Day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
30 pecan halves
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place cheese, butter, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor; process until a dough is formed, about 10 seconds. Turn dough out onto work surface and divide into two equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a 1 1/2-inch-thick log; wrap with wax or parchment paper and refrigerate until dough is firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Unwrap dough and slice each log crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place dough rounds on prepared baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart; gently press a pecan half into the center of each. Brush with egg whites and sprinkle lightly with paprika.
  • Bake biscuits until crisp, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHEDDAR COOKIES



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Enjoy your Christmas celebration with this cheesy cookie - perfect for gift giving.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 1h

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups Gold Medal™ self-rising flour
3/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 tablespoons ice water
Salted toasted pecan halves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In food processor, place flour and butter. Cover; process until mixture looks like coarse meal. Add cheese and red pepper. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until combined. With food processor running, gradually pour water through feed tube; process just until dough forms a ball.
  • Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie with bottom of drinking glass; gently press 1 pecan half into center of each cookie.
  • Bake 12 minutes. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Store cooled cookies tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg

CRANBERRY-PECAN CHEESE WAFERS



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These six-ingredient sweet and savory wafers are a fun party snack change-up.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 11h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped sweetened dried cranberries
2 cups butter, softened
4 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (16 oz)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pecans in ungreased skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, place cranberries in heatproof bowl; add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand 15 minutes; drain. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • In large bowl, beat butter, cheese and salt with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined. Stir in cranberries and toasted pecans. Shape dough into 4 (12-inch) logs; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Unwrap logs; cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place on cookie sheets. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg

CHEWY PECAN COOKIES



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Oatmeal cookies were always my son's favorite when he was small. I wanted to send him some recently, but I couldn't find the recipe. So, I got out the ingredients and made my own. My family thought they were the best I've ever made! The pecans add a real Southern touch. -Janice Jackson, Haleyville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5-6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie or apple pie spice
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups raisins
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and pie spice; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats, raisins and nuts; mix well. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEDDAR PECAN CRISPS



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Categories     Mixer     Cheese     Nut     Appetizer     Bake     Christmas     Picnic     Thanksgiving     New Year's Eve     Cheddar     Pecan     Winter     Poker/Game Night     Shower     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 50 crackers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
8 oz Cheddar, coarsely grated (2 cups)
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat together butter and Cheddar in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, then beat in remaining ingredients.
  • Roll rounded teaspoons of dough into balls and arrange 3 inches apart on buttered baking sheets. Flatten each ball into a 1 1/2-inch disk and bake in batches in middle of oven until golden, 15 to 18 minutes.

CHEESE PECAN COOKIES



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Cheesy with Sweet and Savory at its best!! This has been my alltime favorite cookie and is always baked every Christmas. I received this recipe years ago from my mother-in-law. It is essential to use all ingredients to get the sweet and savory effect. The combination of the garlic powder, toasted pecan and the powdered sugar is awesome!! A one-half pecan piece on the top makes it pretty, but a one-fourth piece will do as well. It is best not to let these cookies get too brown. These cookies are great with coffee!! Approximate servings is shown. Chill time not included.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
16 ounces cheddar cheese, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups self-rising flour
pecan halves
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Mix butter and cheese. Add garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
  • Mix in flour. Roll into 2 logs approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and chill for two hours in refrigerator.
  • Slice 1/4 inch thick and place pecan half centered on top. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for 10 minutes. Watch carefully and do not let cookie get brown as the flavor will be damaged.
  • Place on paper towels and while still warm sift powdered sugar over top of each cookie. Store in air tight container. Keeps well for two weeks and freezes well.

SAVORY PECAN COOKIES



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These little cookies are packed with savory flavors - black pepper, fresh sage and Parmesan - and are studded with chopped pecans. An ideal nibble with a glass of dry sherry or a cocktail, they are also welcome on a cheese board.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     cookies and bars, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield About 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups/310 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1 cup roughly chopped pecans
1 1/2 ounces/40 grams grated Parmesan (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large eggs, beaten
Egg wash (see note)
Coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, pepper, salt, sage, pecans and Parmesan. Stir in oil and eggs and mix well. If dough seems crumbly, add a tablespoon of cold water and mix again.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead dough for a minute or two, until smooth. Divide in half and roll each half into a cylinder that is 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. With a thin-bladed knife, slice 1/8-inch-thick rounds from each cylinder.
  • Use a spatula to transfer cookies to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Paint each cookie lightly with egg wash, if using, and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake in batches for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on a rack. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 59 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use softened butter for a creamier cookie. Softened butter is easier to mix with the sugar and eggs, resulting in a smoother batter. It also helps the cookies spread more in the oven, giving them a chewier texture.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much in the oven. This also gives the flavors time to meld together.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown. The centers of the cookies should still be slightly soft. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

These cheddar pecan cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy with a sweet and savory flavor that is sure to please everyone. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your cookies turn out perfectly every time.

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