Best 5 Cherry Pecan Drops Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of delectable cherry pecan drop cookie recipes. These charming treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring sweet cherries, crunchy pecans, and a hint of almond extract, all enveloped in a soft and chewy cookie dough. Whether you prefer a classic drop cookie, a luscious bar cookie, or a delightful muffin, we have a recipe to satisfy every craving. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, baking these cherry pecan drops will be a breeze. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will tantalize your taste buds.

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CHERRY PECAN DREAMS



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Packed with fruit, nuts and vanilla chips, these are always a treat. To vary the flavor, swap in dried cranberries or apricots for the cherries, and pistachios for the pecans. -Mary Ann Mariotti, Plainfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups white baking chips
1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the chips, cherries and pecans. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY PECAN DROPS



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Make and share this Cherry Pecan Drops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherry, well drained
1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed corn flakes cereal
15 maraschino cherries, quartered, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease cookies sheets.
  • In large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, milk, vanilla, and eggs; beat well.
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pecans, dates, and 1/3 cup chopped cherries; mix well.
  • Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled for easier handling, if desired.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into cereal; thoroughly coat.
  • Form into balls; place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
  • Press maraschino cherry piece into top of each ball.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.4, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 54.7, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1.2

CHOCOLATE-CHUNK COOKIES WITH PECANS, DRIED APRICOTS, AND TART CHERRIES



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Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Chocolate     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Dried Fruit     Apricot     Cherry     Pecan     Fall     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 34 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
9 ounces fine-quality bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate
3/4 cup quartered dried apricots (about 4 ounces)
1 cup dried tart cherries (about 5 ounces)
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in flour mixture until just combined.
  • Chop chocolate into 1/2-inch pieces and stir into batter with apricots, cherries, and pecans. Working in batches, drop dough by heaping tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, about 12 minutes total, or until golden. Cool cookies on baking sheets on racks 5 minutes and transfer with a spatula to racks to cool. Cookies keep in airtight containers at room temperature 5 days.

PECAN DROPS



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Make and share this Pecan Drops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
10 tablespoons shortening
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 325.
  • Mix together all ingredients.
  • Drop by teaspoonful on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes until delicate brown color.
  • If you like dust lightly with powdered sugar when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.1, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 29.8, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.2

CHERRY-PECAN ICEBOX COOKIES



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During the holiday season, I keep a roll of dough for these crisp cookies in the freezer. It's nice to offer unexpected company a home-baked treat. -Betye Dalton, Tupelo, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 13 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup red and/or green candied cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and candied cherries. , Shape into four 8-in. rolls; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are set. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • If you don't have any chopped pecans, you can use walnuts or almonds instead.
  • If you want a more gooey center, reduce the baking time by 2-3 minutes.
  • For a crispier exterior, bake the cookies for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Cherry Pecan Drops are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy with a gooey center and a crispy exterior. The combination of cherries, pecans, and chocolate chips makes these cookies irresistible. Whether you are baking them for a party or just for yourself, Cherry Pecan Drops are sure to be a hit.

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