PECAN SWIRLS

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I can't recommends these attractive nutty spirals highly enough. Cream cheese makes the cookies rich and tender and the sweet filling showcases chopped pecans. -Wanda Rascoe, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups butter, softened
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups finely chopped pecans
1-1/3 cups sugar

Steps:

  • 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; refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 16x9-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; refrigerate for 2 hours., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Prem Sah
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I've never made pecan swirls before, but these turned out amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


sujan timilsina
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them.


almijan nur
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I made these for breakfast and they were a hit! The kids loved them and they were so easy to make.


MADHAV XTHA
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These were a bit too dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.


Maryam_shalmet Jakhro
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I followed the recipe exactly and the swirls turned out great! They were a big hit at my party.


Ansar Saleem
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These were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I'm definitely going to be making these again soon.


Ann Nyambura
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Delicious! Will definitely make again.


Jiaul Haque
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. They were very easy to make and the instructions were clear.


Rak R50
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I've tried many pecan swirl recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dough was so flaky and the filling was just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again!


Mahase Mofokeng
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These pecan swirls were absolutely delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit. They were so easy to make and the flavor was out of this world. I will definitely be making these again!