PECAN HORNS

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These cookies have a nutty, slightly sweet taste. They go well served with coffee or tea at festive get-togethers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING/TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups ground pecans, divided
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, yolk and vanilla; add to flour mixture. Shape dough into a ball. Chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Meanwhile, for filling, combine 1-1/4 cups pecans, 1/4 cup sugar, zest and milk; set aside. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into 12 balls. Flatten each ball into a 2-1/2-in. circle; top each with a scant teaspoon of filling. Fold dough over filling; seal edges. Curve ends to form crescents. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Combine remaining pecans and sugar. Brush egg white over tops; sprinkle with pecan mixture. Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Hasnain Jatt
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Overall, these pecan horns were a success! They were easy to make and they turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Patrick Mahomez
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These pecan horns were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a less sugary filling.


Angel Aguilar
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I love this recipe! The pecan horns are always a hit with my family and friends. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Jugal Gupta
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These pecan horns were amazing! They were so easy to make and they tasted even better than I expected. I will definitely be making them again.


Arslan Asif
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These pecan horns were a bit dry. I think I should have brushed them with butter before baking. However, the filling was flavorful and the horns were overall enjoyable.


JhaNzaiB M3moN
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I had a great time making these pecan horns with my kids. They were easy to make and they turned out delicious. We all loved them!


Vilma Borda
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These pecan horns were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a less sugary filling. However, the dough was flaky and buttery, and the horns were overall well-made.


Marjory McMurray
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I love this recipe! The pecan horns are always a hit with my family and friends. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Junaid
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These pecan horns were delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the filling was flavorful. I made them for a party and they were a big hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Dm Monir
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I've made these pecan horns several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and nutty, and the filling is incredibly rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sujata singh
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These pecan horns were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The filling was rich and flavorful, and the pastry was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.