Best 7 Crisp Pecan Rounds Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful confection – crisp pecan rounds, an irresistible treat that combines the irresistible crunch of pecans with a symphony of flavors. These delectable cookies, stars of this culinary adventure, are meticulously handcrafted to perfection, showcasing a medley of recipes that cater to every palate. Embark on a journey of taste as you explore classic pecan rounds, a timeless delight, or venture into the realm of chocolate-dipped pecan rounds, a decadent indulgence that elevates the experience to new heights. For those seeking a touch of sophistication, maple pecan rounds await, their tantalizing sweetness complemented by the maple's distinctive notes. And for a truly unique twist, venture into the realm of spicy pecan rounds, where a hint of chili pepper adds a delightful piquancy to the familiar flavors. With each bite, these crisp pecan rounds promise an explosion of taste and texture that will leave you craving more.

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

BUTTERY PECAN ROUNDS



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Pecan halves hint at the rich flavor of these cookies. Butter brings out the nut's unique flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
2/3 cup finely chopped toasted pecans (about 2 ounces)
Pecan halves, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sift together flour and salt into a small bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Mix in egg yolk until combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture;mix until combined. Mix in chopped pecans.
  • Using a 1 1/4-inch ice cream scoop, drop batter onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing about 3 inches apart. Press 1 pecan half into the center of each. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely on sheets on wire racks.

PECAN CRESCENTS



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Pecan wedding cookies rolled in confectioner's sugar.

Provided by Cheryl

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  • Cream butter or margarine, gradually adding confectioners' sugar and salt. Cream until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in pecans and vanilla. Add flour gradually. Mix well. Shape dough into crescents using a teaspoon full for each crescent. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 15-30 minutes. Do not brown. Let cool slightly, then roll cookies in additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 103.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

BUTTER PECAN ROUNDS



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An easy drop cookie, and one of my husband's favorites. Use real butter in the recipe.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a skillet over medium heat toast the pecans with 2 tablespoons of the butter, cooking for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons of the white sugar over the top.
  • Cream 1/2 cup of the butter with the white and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Mix in the flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in the pecan mixture.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. Let cool and devour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 115.2 mg, Sugar 13 g

SOUTHERN PECAN CRISPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h17m

Yield 20 pastries

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 package (17.3 oz.) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter OR margarine, melted
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • THAW pastry sheet at room temperature 40 min. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix brown sugar, butter and pecans.
  • UNFOLD pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 15"x 12" rectangle. Cut into 20 (3") squares. Press squares into bottoms of 3" muffin-pan cups. Place 1 heaping tsp. pecan mixture in center of each.
  • BAKE 12 minutes or until golden. Remove from pans. Let cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Makes 20 pastries.

CINNAMON CRISPS



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I first tried this recipe when I still lived at home. My dad especially loved them.-Sarah Bueckert, Austin, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Combine filling ingredients; set aside. Punch dough down; divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 12-in. square. Spread filling over dough. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style; pinch to seal., Cut into 1-in. slices; place on greased baking sheets (four slices per sheet). Cover with waxed paper; flatten slices with palm of hand into 3-in. circles. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Cover with waxed paper and flatten or roll into 5-in. circles. Brush with butter. Combine the sugar, cinnamon and pecans; sprinkle over butter. Cover with waxed paper; roll or flatten again. Discard waxed paper., Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PECAN CRISPIES



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This is another recipe I got our of "The Best of the Best from West Virgina" cookbook. It is quick and easy and very good.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 36 crispies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
6 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugars until light.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Sift dry ingredients and stir into batter.
  • Blend until creamy.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 56.1, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 0.9

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.

Tips:

  • To ensure the cookies spread evenly, make sure the butter and sugar are creamed together until light and fluffy.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven. This will help them bake evenly.
  • Watch the cookies closely while baking. They should be golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape.

Conclusion:

These crisp pecan rounds are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. With their buttery shortbread crust and sweet pecan filling, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a simple but satisfying cookie recipe, give these crisp pecan rounds a try. You won't be disappointed!

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