DIPPED PECAN SPRITZ

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With their pretty shapes, these treats look lovely at the center of the cookie plates I arrange for all our Christmas gatherings...and they are always the first to disappear. This is my husband's favorite Christmas cookie. -Sylvia Neudorf Abbotsford, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely ground pecans
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening, divided
3/4 cup vanilla or white chips
Colored sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, pecans and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Using a cookie press fitted with disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until set (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 3/4 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Melt vanilla chips and remaining shortening at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth., Dip half of the cookies halfway in semisweet mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to harden. Dip remaining cookies halfway in vanilla mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper and sprinkle coated area with colored sprinkles. Let harden.

Nutrition Facts :

Malik Amanullah
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste.


Monuj Deb
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing!


Jamie Lange
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These cookies are a must-have for any holiday party.


Mia Pachar
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Ifeanyi Micah
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I love the way the chocolate coating contrasts with the pecan flavor.


LOVE BIRTH GAMEING CHANNEL
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Jessah
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I've made these cookies for years and they're always a favorite.


Faheem ail
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Kenzlee Segura
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These cookies were a big hit at my Christmas party. Everyone raved about them!


Mahlogonolo Deep
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I love these cookies! They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Nasir Stilley
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


MUHAMMAD ABDULLAH QADRI OFFICIAL NAATKHAWAN
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Christopher David
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These cookies were delicious! The pecan flavor was perfect and the chocolate coating was a nice touch.


Bishal Thakuri
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to cookie for potlucks and bake sales.


shaneikqua ferguson
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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