YUMMY PECAN BITES

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After experimenting with different recipes and ingredients, I came up with this simply delicious recipe that's reminiscent of the ever-popular Snickerdoodle.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Combine topping ingredients. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls, then roll in topping. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

francis daniel
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Overall, I thought these pecan bites were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good. I would definitely make them again.


farhantahir farhantahir
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The pecan bites were a bit dry. I think I would add more butter next time.


Md Shoog
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I found that the pecan bites were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Tarina Stone (Princess T)
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These pecan bites are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Saldana Lisa
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I'm not a big fan of pecans, but I really enjoyed these pecan bites. They were the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Umer ijaz Shani
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These pecan bites are a great way to use up leftover pecans. They're also a great gift idea.


Mgcini Mkwananzi
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I've tried a lot of different pecan bite recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bites are always moist and flavorful.


Kamran Chohan
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My kids love these pecan bites. They're the perfect after-school snack.


Shahbaz Mughal
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I made these pecan bites for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and I even got some orders for more.


mon maji
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These pecan bites are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Devyn McMillan
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pecan bites were delicious and they were gone in minutes.


anthony perkins
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I've made these pecan bites several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


izhar Ali Bhatti Official
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These pecan bites were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.