Indulge in the delectable goodness of Southern hospitality with our collection of pecan dainties recipes. These sweet treats offer a symphony of flavors and textures, blending crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, and buttery shortbread into irresistible confections. From classic pecan tassies to heavenly pecan pie bars and luscious pecan fudge, our recipes cater to every palate and occasion. Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the timeless charm of Southern baking, creating memories with each bite of these pecan-studded delights.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Pecan Tassies:** Bite-sized pastries filled with a sweet and nutty pecan filling, featuring a buttery shortbread crust that perfectly complements the rich pecan flavor.
2. **Pecan Pie Bars:** A delightful fusion of classic pecan pie and chewy cookie bars, offering a gooey caramel filling studded with pecans and a crisp, buttery crust.
3. **Pecan Fudge:** A decadent and creamy treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the crunch of pecans, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
4. **Pecan Sandies:** Buttery and crumbly cookies loaded with chopped pecans, creating a delightful balance between sweetness and nuttiness.
5. **Pecan Pralines:** Bite-sized confections made with sugar, butter, cream, and pecans, delivering a smooth and buttery texture with a satisfying crunch.
6. **Pecan Turtles:** A combination of caramel, chocolate, and pecans, these turtles offer a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will satisfy any sweet craving.
7. **Pecan Pound Cake:** A classic Southern cake infused with the nutty flavor of pecans, featuring a moist and tender crumb that pairs perfectly with a dusting of powdered sugar.
PECAN SANDIES COOKIES
Whenever Mother made these cookies, there never seemed to be enough! Even now when I make them, they disappear quickly. These melt-in-your mouth treats are great with a cold glass of milk or a steaming mug of hot chocolate. -Debbie Carlson, San Diego, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add water and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour; fold in pecans. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with fingers. , Bake 20-25 minutes or until bottom edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. When cool, dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BESS LONDON'S PECAN TASSIES
Steps:
- With an electric mixer, beat the 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese until smooth. Add the flour and beat until fully combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 24-cup mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Set aside.
- Shape the chilled dough into 24 balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Press each ball into a cup of the muffin pan, spreading evenly and up the sides, then spoon 1 teaspoon of the pecans into each muffin cup. Fill each cup with the egg mixture until evenly distributed, about 1 teaspoon in each. Bake until the filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, and then remove from the muffin pan.
PECAN DAINTIES
Make and share this Pecan Dainties recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lee_tah
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Beat the butter, vanilla and sugar until smooth. Stir in nuts and then sifted flour.
- Roll into ball shaped, about 2 tsp size. Bake off in a moderate oven for about 15 minutes or til lightly browned.
- Roll balls in icing sugar while still hot and cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.6, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 23.9, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 0.8
PECAN DAINTIES
Make and share this Pecan Dainties recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dreamgoddess
Categories Candy
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Beat the egg whites until they form a peak.
- Combine sugar and pecans.
- Add to egg whites.
- Drop with a teaspoon on a cookie sheet.
- Bake at 250 degrees for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, turn the oven off.
- Leave the pecan dainties in the oven for 30 minutes.
PECAN TASSIES
Pecan tassies are bite-size pecan pies disguised as cookies. With a simple crust that's both tangy and rich, thanks to cream cheese and butter, and a not-too-sweet maple-infused pecan filling, they go down easy and by the handful.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the crust: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, either by hand or with an electric mixer, beat together butter, cream cheese, sugar and salt until creamy. Beat in the flour just until combined and the dough begins to come together. Portion the dough into 24 1-inch balls (about a scant tablespoon each). Press each ball into a cup of a nonstick mini-muffin pan, spreading evenly over the bottom and 3/4 of the way up the sides, slightly higher if the cups are on the shallow side.
- Make the filling and bake: In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the filling ingredients. Add a heaping teaspoon of the filling to create a small mound in each cup, making sure to distribute the pecans evenly by stirring the filling every few scoops. Bake until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the tassies from the tin to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 104, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 56 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PECAN SANDIES
Very good melt in your mouth cookies. Makes a bunch.
Provided by m-ann
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 96
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, vegetable oil, 1 cup white sugar and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the pecans. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll each ball in remaining white sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 60.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
Tips:
- For easier measuring and to prevent the sugar from clumping, spoon it into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife.
- Use fresh, roasted pecans for the best flavor. If you don't have roasted pecans, you can roast them in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are fragrant and lightly browned.
- Be careful not to overcook the filling. The filling should be just set in the center.
- Let the pecan dainties cool completely before cutting them. This will help prevent them from falling apart.
- Store the pecan dainties in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Pecan dainties are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple filling of sugar, corn syrup, and butter, which is then poured over a layer of pecan halves. The dainties are then baked until the filling is set and the pecans are toasted. Pecan dainties are a classic Southern treat that are sure to please everyone.
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