Best 7 Pecan Puffs I Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible goodness of pecan puffs, a delightful pastry treat that combines the nutty flavor of pecans with a delicate, flaky crust. These bite-sized pastries are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering, a festive party, or a cozy afternoon tea. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a batch of pecan puffs that will impress your family and friends. Explore a variety of pecan puff recipes within this article, ranging from classic pecan puffs to unique variations that incorporate different flavors and fillings. From the traditional pecan filling to creative combinations like chocolate pecan puffs and maple pecan puffs, there's a recipe here to satisfy every taste bud. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these delightful pecan puffs.

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

PECAN PUFFS



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A little puff of pecan-y goodness. Melts in your mouth. Perfect for the holidays. I have had this in my Christmas Cookie repertoire for many years.

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup salted butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt (or less)
powdered sugar, reserved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°.
  • Put on some Christmas music.
  • Chop pecan in a food processor or by knife.
  • Beat butter until soft with a mixer. Add sugar, vanilla, and pecans. Carefully add flour and blend well.
  • Coat hands with flour. Use a teaspoon scoop or a teaspoon and shape into cherry-size and place on a parchment-lined or greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 300° 15-20 minutes.
  • (These should be light in color. Do not brown!) While cookies are still quite warm, roll them in confectioner's sugar. When cool, roll in confectioner's sugar again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.1, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 38.8, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 0.6

SOUTHERN PECAN PUFFS



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I got this recipe from the Pepperidge Farm website. These are absolutely divine!!!! They are easy and delicious and look so fabulous!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Tarts

Time 27m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

0.5 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets (1 sheet)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minute Preheat oven to 400º.
  • Mix brown sugar, butter and pecans.
  • Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 15"x12" rectangle. Cut into 20 squares (I actually only did 16).
  • Press squares into bottoms of muffin tins. Place 1 heaping teaspoon pecan mixture in center of each.
  • Bake 12 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove from pans. Cool on wire rack.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 40.9, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 1.1

PECAN PUFFS II



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These are similar to Russian Tea Cakes but use cake flour instead of regular. They literally melt in you mouth!!!

Provided by Millie Kae

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sifted cake flour
1 cup pecan halves
½ cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla. Grind pecans in a food processor or blender; toss with cake flour. Stir the pecan mixture into the creamed mixture until well blended. Roll the dough into tablespoon balls, then place them 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 25 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. When they are cooled, roll them again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 27.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

PANCETTA, PEAR & PECAN PUFFS



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I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here's my rendition of the pear pastries they served. They're the perfect combo of savory and sweet. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled fresh goat cheese
3 tablespoons crumbled crisp pancetta or crumbled cooked bacon
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ripe pear
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry dough. Using a 1-3/4-in. round cookie cutter, cut dough into 24 circles. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, honey, salt and pepper until well blended. Fold in goat cheese, pancetta, pear and pecans., Halve each cooled pastry. Spoon cream cheese mixture over bottom pastry halves; cover with top halves. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRANDMA'S PECAN PUFFS



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These Pecan Puffs are the perfect combination of crumbly and soft. A delicate pecan flavor that improves as they sit! They literally melt in your mouth!

Provided by Lindsey

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter (room temperature)
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped pecans (toasted and cooled)
Confectioner's sugar (as needed for rolling)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  • In a large bowl with a hand mixer (or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment) cream the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • On low speed add the flour, salt and pecans; mix until combined.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls and place 1-inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.
  • Cool 5 minutes then roll in sugar. Cool completely and roll in confectioners sugar again.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-6 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH PECAN PUFFS



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Make and share this Melt In Your Mouth Pecan Puffs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Cream butter and sugar; add vanilla.
  • Stir in flour and nuts.
  • Roll into small (1 inch) balls.
  • Bake for 27 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, roll in powdered sugar while hot.
  • Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1342.5, Fat 88.4, SaturatedFat 41.2, Cholesterol 162.7, Sodium 438, Carbohydrate 130.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 63.2, Protein 12.6

PECAN PUFFS (MERINGUE COOKIES)



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Make and share this Pecan Puffs (Meringue Cookies) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kikimony

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form (5-8 minutes).
  • Fold in vanilla and pecans.
  • Drop by well-rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 200 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until firm to the touch.
  • Store in airtight container.

Tips:

  • Use a quality pecan. Avoid using old or rancid nuts, as they will affect the overall taste of the pecan puffs.
  • Make sure your butter is cold and cut into small pieces. This will help to create a flaky crust.
  • Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin.
  • If you do not have a pastry bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner cut off to pipe the dough.
  • Bake the pecan puffs until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.

Conclusion:

Pecan puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their flaky 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 special dessert, give pecan puffs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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