Indulge in the delightful world of pecan meltaways, a classic confection that captivates taste buds with its delicate texture and irresistible flavors. Experience the exquisite balance of buttery shortbread crust, oozing with a rich and smooth pecan filling, and topped with a generous sprinkle of chopped pecans. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're celebrating a special event or simply seeking a sweet indulgence. Discover the culinary journey of creating these delectable pecan meltaways with two carefully crafted recipes. The first recipe guides you through a traditional approach, ensuring a classic pecan meltaway experience. Alternatively, embark on a unique culinary adventure with the second recipe, which introduces a delightful twist by incorporating a layer of chocolate ganache, elevating these meltaways to a decadent symphony of flavors.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
BUTTER PECAN MELTAWAYS RECIPE
Bites of butter pecan goodness. Perfect little cookie for Christmas or any time family and friends gather. Quick and easy to make.
Provided by Steve Gordon
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toast the pecans, 8-10 minutes at 350F degrees. Let cool.
- Place flour in a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Add the butter.
- Add the pecans.
- Add the sugar.
- Add the vanilla flavoring.
- Work together by hand until fully combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into one-inch balls.
- Roll each ball of dough between your hands into compact balls.
- Place dough balls, one inch apart, on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350F degrees for 10-15 minutes until set. Do not brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes.
- Place confectioners sugar in a small mixing bowl.
- One at a time, place a cookie in the sugar and roll it to fully cover with sugar.
- Place back on baking sheet or on a plate. Let cool completely.
- When fully cooled, roll each cookie in the confectioners' sugar again.
- Enjoy!
PECAN MELTAWAYS
This sweet, nutty pecan balls recipe is a tradition in our house at Christmastime, but the treats are delightful any time of the year. -Alberta McKay, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate until chilled., Preheat oven to 350°. Roll into 1-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Roll warm cookies in additional confectioners' sugar; cool completely on wire racks. Roll cooled cookies again in confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BUTTER PECAN-RUM MELTAWAYS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h40m
Yield about 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the pecans and rum in a small bowl and let soak at least 30 minutes.
- Whisk the flour, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and 1/2 cup confectioners¿ sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the pecan-rum mixture and the vanilla and beat until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in the flour mixture, then increase the speed to medium high and beat until combined. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls and arrange 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until light golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
- Put the remaining 1 cup confectioners¿ sugar in a medium bowl. Gently roll the cookies in the confectioners' sugar, returning to the racks as you go, then reroll the cookies to fully coat.
BUTTER PECAN MELTAWAYS
Lovely, buttery, tender shortbread cookies, with lots of toasted pecan pieces, all rolled in a powdered sugar coating.
Provided by Jennifer
Categories Sanck
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toast the pecan (see Recipe Notes below for how to toast nuts), let cool completely, then finely chop. Set aside.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter with the sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes at medium speed. Add the water and vanilla and mix in. Add the flour all at once and mix on low speed until the mixture comes together as a moist dough. Stir in the (cooled) finely chopped nuts.
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop a portion and dough and roll into about 1-inch balls. Continue shaping balls with the remain dough, placing onto a baking sheet. (*I like to roll all the dough and pack then onto a smaller baking sheet that will fit nicely into my fridge. When ready to bake, I transfer them to another baking sheet, spacing them apart and baking in a couple of batches).
- Before refrigerating, you can flatten the balls slightly to make more of a "button-shaped" cookie or leave them as balls, if you prefer.
- Place baking sheet into the fridge uncovered and chill 15-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325F.
- Bake in preheated oven, with balls spaced about 2 inches part, for about 20 minutes. Bake in batches, if necessary, leaving remaining dough in the refrigerator while you bake the first batch.
- Remove from oven and let stand about 1 minutes. Roll warm cookies in icing/confectioners' sugar while still very warm and place onto a wire rack to cool further. Once cooled to just slightly warm, roll again in powdered sugar to thoroughly coat.
- Allow to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 34 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
THE BEST PECAN MELTAWAYS EVER!
From the January 2010 Taste of Home magazine by Alberta Kay. Make the dough ahead of time and allow time for it to chill. The proportions are a bit different than other recipes posted. These sound like the wonderful cookies my mother used to make. Will let you know soon.
Provided by Kats Mom
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4 dozen cookies, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the pecans.
- Refrigerate dough until chilled.
- WHEN READY TO BAKE: Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Roll into one inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 350ºF for 10-12 minutes or until set.
- Roll warm cookies in additional confectioners' sugar; cool completely on wire racks.
- Roll cooled cookies again in additional confectioners' sugar.
PECAN MELTAWAYS RECIPE
Provided by michellecresta
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate until chilled. Preheat oven to 350°. Roll into 1-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Roll warm cookies in additional confectioners' sugar; cool completely on wire racks. Roll cooled cookies again in confectioners' sugar.
PECAN MELTAWAYS
Make and share this Pecan Meltaways recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LAURIE
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set sugar aside, I always use a paper plate.
- Blend all the other ingredients together.
- Shape into balls.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.
- While hot, roll in powdered sugar.
- Cool completely and roll in sugar again for a thicker coating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.6, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 68.8, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 1.1
Tips:
- Use high-quality butter and cream cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature before creaming them together.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, as this will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven for the best results.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
Pecan Meltaways are a classic cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a hit with everyone who tries them. With their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and delicious pecan flavor, these cookies are sure to be a favorite. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these Pecan Meltaways a try. You won't be disappointed!
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