CHRISTMAS PECAN SWIRLS

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Cream cheese makes these cookies rich and tender and the sweet filling showcases pecans. Last year I made a double batch of these cookies and gave them out to family & friends for Christmas and everyone raved about them! CAUTION! these cookies are addicting!

Provided by Hope Vaillancourt

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c butter, softened
2 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/4 c finely chopped pecans
1 1/3 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide into three portions. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  • 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 16-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Combine pecans and sugar; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up each rectangle tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • 3. Unwrap and cut into 3/8-in. slices. Place 2-in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 7 dozen.

Bukhtar Baloch
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These pecan swirls are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they are still very good.


Harry Jackson
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I've made these pecan swirls several times and they are always a hit.


Fred Wanbui
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These pecan swirls are the perfect addition to any holiday brunch.


Farida's life
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I made these pecan swirls with my kids and we had a lot of fun.


Chiddy Panther
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These pecan swirls are the perfect way to use up leftover pie crust.


Asif Magsi Official
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These pecan swirls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth the effort.


guddu and guria
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I've been making these pecan swirls for years and they are always a family favorite.


Vijay Mccoon
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These pecan swirls are the perfect holiday gift. They are easy to make and everyone loves them.


Muhammad Ozair
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I made these pecan swirls for a bake sale and they sold out in no time!


Aj Khan
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These pecan swirls were a bit dry, but the pecan filling was delicious.


123 123
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I've made these pecan swirls several times now and they are always a hit. They are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Jackson Boxx
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These pecan swirls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


subhan ansari
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I made these pecan swirls for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.


David Sichivula
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These pecan swirls are the perfect holiday treat. They are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Andrew Southam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pecan swirls turned out great! They were flaky and buttery, and the pecan filling was sweet and gooey. I will definitely be making them again.


Lily William
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These pecan swirls were a disappointment. The pastry was dry and the pecan filling was bland. I won't be making them again.


Sukanya Devi
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I've made these pecan swirls several times now, and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.


Farooq Azam
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These pecan swirls were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious! The flaky pastry and the sweet pecan filling were a perfect combination.


Jennifer Precious
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I made these pecan swirls for a holiday party, and they were a hit! They were so delicious and festive. I will definitely be making them again.


Daniel Molyneaux
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These pecan swirls were the perfect addition to my family's Christmas morning breakfast. They were quick and easy to make, and they turned out beautifully. The swirls were flaky and buttery, and the pecan filling was sweet and gooey. Everyone loved t