Best 10 Cherry Pecan Chews Recipes

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If you're looking for a sweet treat that is sure to please, cherry pecan chews are the perfect option. These delicious confections are made with a combination of cherries, pecans, sugar, and butter, and they have a chewy texture that is simply irresistible. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or just for a snack, cherry pecan chews are sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY CHEWS



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A delicious square popular in our family during the holidays.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
½ cup chopped pecans
6 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup flour, oats, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Rub in the 1/2 cup of butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and cool. Make the filling while the crust is baking. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, almond extract, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until smooth. Stir in the coconut, cherries and pecans. Spread over the pre-baked crust.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Let cool before icing.
  • To make the icing, mix together the remaining 6 tablespoons butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the reserved cherry juice until the desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 208.2 mg, Sugar 38.7 g

BUTTER PECAN CHEWS



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Love pecan pie? Get the same great flavor in an easy bar cookie.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs, separated
2 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with butter.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar and butter. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until light brown.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat egg yolks, brown sugar, vanilla and salt with electric mixer. Stir in pecans and coconut. In small bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until foamy. Fold into egg yolk mixture.
  • Remove partially baked crust from oven. Spread filling evenly over crust. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown and center is set. Sprinkle powdered sugar over bars. Cool on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

CHERRY PECAN DREAMS



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Packed with fruit, nuts and vanilla chips, these are always a treat. To vary the flavor, swap in dried cranberries or apricots for the cherries, and pistachios for the pecans. -Mary Ann Mariotti, Plainfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups white baking chips
1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the chips, cherries and pecans. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PECAN CHEWIES



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Pecans, brown sugar and butter makes for a chewy soft treat good anytime of the year.

Provided by Tonya

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup butter
3 cups packed light brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups chopped pecans
3 cups self-rising flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan, or for thinner bars, use a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Stir the eggs and vanilla into the brown sugar and butter. Mix in the chopped pecans, and then the flour. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 255.8 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

CHERRY PECAN CHEWS



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Found this recipe in an old cookbook my mom had called: Our Best Cooky Recipes, she used to always make them for the holidays every year. A very good bar cookie, good to give as gifts too.

Provided by i_luv_chocolate

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 64 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup Crisco, melted
1/2 cup butter, melted
8 egg whites
2 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
1 1/2 cups candied cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites until frothy.
  • Add sugar, salt, and vanilla; beat until mixture forms soft peaks.
  • Add flour and blend well.
  • Mix Crisco and butter until smooth.
  • Fold in pecans and cherries.
  • Pour into two greased 9x9 inch pans. (or you can use muffin or mini-muffin pans).
  • Bake for 40 min at 350 degrees, then let cool.
  • Cut into bars.
  • *Holiday version: use 1 jar each of red and green candied cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.1, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 89.8, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.2, Protein 1.2

PECAN AND CHERRY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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Toasted pecans and chewy dried cherries are bound with luscious chocolate and rolled in crunchy turbinado sugar.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h

Yield 36 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup pecan pieces
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, very finely chopped
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, very finely chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup dried cherries, very finely chopped
Turbinado sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until browned and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely, then chop very finely.
  • Put the bittersweet chocolate, semisweet chocolate, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Heat the heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the cream is steaming and the butter has melted; pour over the chocolate, then let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk together until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. If there are any bits of unmelted chocolate left, microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth. Add the pecans and cherries and stir to combine.
  • Cool the mixture to room temperature and then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the mixture is firm but still pliable enough to scoop and roll, about 3 hours.
  • Spread some sugar on a plate and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Shape heaping teaspoons of the chocolate mixture into balls and then roll in the sugar to coat. Store in the refrigerator.

CHERRY-PECAN MERINGUES



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These cookies are easy to make and no flour is required.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield Makes 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Still beating, very gradually (1 tablespoon at a time) add sugar to egg whites. Continue to beat until sugar has dissolved and stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently fold in chopped dried cherries and chopped pecans.
  • Drop meringue mixture by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Bake, switching baking sheets halfway through, until meringues are dry, about 2 hours. Cool completely on baking sheets. These can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 g

CHERRY, PEAR, AND PECAN SALAD



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This salad is a great complement to the harvest season, boasting seasonal fruit and nut favorites: cherries, pears, and pecans.

Provided by Mommy Epstein

Categories     Green Salads

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons cherry preserves
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
2 medium fresh pears, peeled and diced
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ medium red onion, finely chopped
⅓ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Combine balsamic vinegar and cherry preserves for vinaigrette in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss mixed greens, pears, cherries, pecans, red onion, and vinaigrette in a large salad bowl.
  • Evenly distribute salad among four individual salad bowls and top with Gorgonzola cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 43 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 165.6 mg

CHERRY ALMOND CHEWS



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I make these attractive cherry coconut cookies every Christmas for family and friends. During that busy time of year, I appreciate the fact that they freeze well, so I can make them ahead.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped almonds or pecans, optional
1 jar (16 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts if desired. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Place a cherry half in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY CHEWS



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I have not tried this recipe. I'm posting this recipe for safe keeping. I found this recipe in From Babas' Kitchen To Ours. I do not plan to use the icing.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, plus
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup maraschino cherry, well drained (reserve 2 tablespoons juice)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, plus
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded coconut
2 eggs
1/2 cup pecan halves
2 cups sifted icing sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Mix flour, rolled oats, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup butter and mix until crumbly, first with a fork, then with fingers. Press mixture into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Beat eggs, stir in remaining brown sugar and almond extract. Mix flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together, then stir into egg mixture. Add coconut and cherries and stir to blend. Pour over first mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle with pecans. Return to oven and bake 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Cool and ice with Cherry-Almond Icing. Cut in 1 1/2 x 3" squares, or bars.
  • Cherry Almond Icing:.
  • Blend remaining 3 tablespoons butter and icing sugar. Add reserved cherry juice and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, using enough juice to make the icing easy to spread. Stir until smooth.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cherries for the best flavor. If using frozen cherries, thaw them before using.
  • Pit the cherries before using. A cherry pitter can make this task easier.
  • Toast the pecans in a preheated oven for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a sharp knife to chop the pecans and cherries. This will help to prevent them from becoming too mushy.
  • Do not overcook the mixture. The cherries should still have a slight bite to them.
  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure that the mixture reaches the correct temperature.
  • Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and let it cool completely before cutting it into squares.
  • Store the chews in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Cherry pecan chews are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them soft and chewy or hard and brittle, these chews are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy candy recipe, give cherry pecan chews a try. You won't be disappointed!

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