Best 16 Pecan Cups Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and easy-to-make treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Then look no further than pecan cups! These delectable confections consist of a crispy, buttery crust filled with a gooey pecan filling, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating mouthwatering pecan cups. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can impress your friends and family with this classic Southern dessert that is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN PRALINE LACE COOKIES, CUPS, AND CORONETS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 52m

Yield varies according to shape

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 ounces (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, combine the pecans and flour. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir the dry ingredients into a pan. Transfer the batter to a bowl and stir occasionally until it thickens into a dough and is cool enough to handle, about 25 minutes.
  • With moistened hands, roll the dough into various size balls, depending on whether you're making cookies, cups or coronets (see below). Place on ungreased baking sheets, 3 to 7 inches apart, depending on size-they spread quite a bit. Bake about 12 minutes, or until the active bubbling subsides. Place the baking sheet on rack and let cool until the cookies are firm enough to lift with a flexible metal spatula but are still malleable, 3 to 5 minutes. Working quickly, mold each into shape and set on a wire rack to cool completely. If the cookies get too cool and brittle to mold, put the try back in the oven for a minute to soften.
  • To make 9 dessert bowls: With moistened hands, mold each ball using a rounded tablespoon of dough. Place only 2 balls on the ungreased baking sheet. Have 2 small soup bowls measuring 4 1/2 to 5-inches across the top ready by the oven. Follow the baking instruction above. When set but still malleable, lift the cookies, one at a time, and place each in a bowl, nutty, bumpy side up. Gently press the bottom to flatten. The sides will ruffle prettily. Wipe the excess butter off the baking sheet and continue with the remaining dough. If you have more than 1 baking sheet, stagger the baking so that you can mold 1 tray while the other is in the oven.
  • Fill with butterscotch ice cream, pumpkin mousse, bananas and cream, or anything that strikes your fancy and goes well with pecans.
  • To make 9 ice cream cones: Follow the baking instructions above for dessert bowls, but when you lift a cookie off the baking sheet, roll it into a cone with the nutty, bumpy side facing out, and hold it for a few seconds to set. Lay it on the cooling rack, seam side down, and place a cylindrical object, such as a pill bottle, in the opening to set until you roll the next cookie.
  • Fill with scoops of any flavor ice cream or sorbet that complements pecans.
  • To make 18 coronets: With moistened hands, mold rounded teaspoons of the dough into balls. Place about 9 balls on an ungreased baking sheet. Follow the baking instructions for ice-cream cones; you're making a smaller version of the same. Repeat with a second tray.
  • Fill with mousse, ice cream, or berries and cream. Place a little dab of cream on the plate to anchor the coronets, and place 1 or 2 coronets on each plate with fruit sauce or hot fudge spilling out of the opening.
  • To make 24 cookies: With moistened hands, mold level teaspoons of dough into balls. Place about 12 balls on an ungreased baking sheet. Follow the instructions above. When the cookies are set but still flexible, transfer to a cooling rack. Repeat with a second tray.
  • To make 24 cigarettes: Follow the baking instructions for cookies, but when you lift a cookie off the baking sheet, roll it around a chopstick or the handle of a wooden spoon. Lay it on the cooling rack, seam side down. If the cookies get too brittle to mold, put the baking sheet back in the oven for a minute to soften them. To dip the ends in melted chocolate, immerse 1 end of a cookie, then the other, shake off the excess chocolate, and dip the end into a small bowl of grated chocolate.
  • Lay it on a sheet pan lined with parchment or waxed paper. When all the cookies are dipped, place the tray in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes, just until the chocolate sets.

PECAN CUPS



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Rich and crunchy, these little treats are perfect for parties.

Provided by HAYCO

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces cream cheese
½ cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Crust: In a medium mixing bowl blend softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter or margarine until thoroughly combined. Add flour and mix well. Place in refrigerator to chill.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Add egg and vanilla, and blend well. Stir in pecans.
  • Pat crust into the bottoms of paper muffin cups. Pour in filling, distributing evenly between all cups. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 61.5 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

PECAN GOODY CUPS



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These miniature tarts feature whole pecans, a caramel-like filling, and a butter and cream cheese crust that melts right in your mouth. -Janice Hose, Hagerstown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
48 pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating until mixture forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. For filling, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, eggs and butter., Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Press onto the bottoms and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Spoon filling into cups; top each with a pecan half. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PECAN BLONDIE CARAMEL CUPS (PILLSBURY)



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Be careful with these, it's a war over them, their so good! This recipe is from the Philsbury Cook-Off cookbook.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 16 Muffins, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
20 caramels
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
16 pecan halves (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Line 16 muffin tins with baking cups.
  • Melt butter in med saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, stir in brown sugar. Add vanilla and egg, mixing well.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt. Blend well. Stir in the chopped nuts then pour batter into the lined muffin tins. Bake for 15-20 min until golden brown.
  • Topping: In small saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with the water, stirring constantly.
  • Immediately when muffins are out of oven, place chocolate chips evenly into middle of each cupcake. Spoon scant tablespoon of caramel over the chips in each cup. (if caramel starts to thicken, stir in additional water to maintain consistency). Top each with a pecan half. Store in a tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 141.3, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 24.6, Protein 2.5

MINI BUTTERSCOTCH CHOCO-PECAN PHYLLO CUPS



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I saw this today in the new Family Circle magazine and thought they sounded delicious; a nice addition to the usual holiday cookie/dessert tray. Also posted as request in a thread; this would be great as a bridal party/bridal shower/wedding favor type of gifts. Prep time does not include refrigeration time.

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 30 mini cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butterscotch chips
2 tablespoons milk, divided
6 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut
30 miniature phyllo cups (two 2.1 oz pkgs)
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
30 pecan halves or 15 pecans, halved

Steps:

  • Melt 1/2 cup of butterscotch with 1 Tbsp milk in a heatproof bowl over simmering water in a saucepan and stir until smoothed.
  • Whisk in the cream cheese.
  • Evenly divide among the 30 shells, using about 1 tsp per cup; refrigerate.
  • Melt the chocolate chips with 1 Tbsp milk in a heatproof bowl over simmering water in saucepan and stir until smoothed.
  • Dollop each shell with melted chocolate.
  • Top each shell with a pecan and refrigerate until each filling/shell is firm to the touch.

CRANBERRY-PECAN BRIE CUPS



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These appetizer cups are great for entertaining since you can make them ahead of time and refrigerate until you're ready to pop them in the oven. Serve them hot out of the oven or at room temperature-your choice.-Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons brandy
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/2 pound Brie cheese (rind removed), cut into 24 pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Spritz wrappers with cooking spray. Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, marmalade, honey, brandy and spices; heat through over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat., Divide cheese among wonton cups; top with cranberry mixture. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake 8-10 minutes or until heated through and wonton wrappers are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

CARAMEL PECAN CUPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 37m

Yield 24 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate, chopped
¼ cup heavy cream
1 pkg. (9.5 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Cups, prepared according to package directions
2 tbsp. caramel topping
2 tbsp. chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • 1.Stir the chocolate and heavy cream in a microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until the chocolate is melted. Stir until the chocolate mixture is smooth. 2.Place 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture into each pastry cup. Drizzle with the caramel topping and sprinkle with the pecans.

PUMPKIN PECAN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CUPS



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Put a fall twist on peanut butter cookie cups with Betty Crocker™ pumpkin spice cookie mix!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ pumpkin spice cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
36 unwrapped Reese's peanut butter cups miniatures
36 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In medium bowl, beat cookie mix, butter and egg with spoon or electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls to make 36 balls. Place a dough ball in each of 36 ungreased mini muffin cups.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Immediately place 1 candy in center of each cookie. Cool 10 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Press pecan half onto top of each candy. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie Cup, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

PECAN PASTRY CUPS



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Use these pastry shells to make Cranberry Curd Tartlets. The dough for these little cups can be frozen up to one month. Thaw it before dividing into balls.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Holidays & Events     Christmas Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Vegetable-oil nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Process pecans in a food processor until finely ground. Beat together mascarpone and butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Add flour, pecans, and salt and beat just until dough comes together.
  • Divide dough into 40 balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Working in batches if necessary, lightly coat cups of mini muffin tins with cooking spray. Press balls into bottoms and up sides of cups and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pastry cups 15 minutes. Press down bottoms of cups with the end of a wooden spoon handle, then continue to bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Let cool completely before filling with curd.

CHOCOLATE PECAN CHEESECAKE COOKIE CUPS



Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake Cookie Cups image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Ultimates™ Refrigerated Chocolate Pecan Deluxe Cookie Dough
1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature
24 pecan halves
1/3 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 325 degrees F. Paper-line 24 muffin cups. Cut each square of dough in half. Place one piece of dough in each muffin cup.
  • BAKE for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookie has spread to edge of cup.
  • BEAT cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla extract in medium bowl until smooth. Spoon about 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture over each cookie in cup.
  • BAKE for additional 15 to 18 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Place pecan in center of each cheesecake.
  • PLACE morsels in small, heavy-duty plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 20 seconds; knead. Microwave at additional 10-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over each cheesecake.

PECAN CARAMEL CHEESECAKE COOKIE CUPS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Pecan Caramel Cheesecake Cookie Cups Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-18433

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package Nestle Toll House Ultimates Refedgerated Pecan Turtle Delight Cookie Dough
2 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese
1 can (14 ounces) Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons Semi Sweet chocolate mini morsels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*. Paper line 24 muffin cups. Cut each square of dough in half. Place one piece of dough into each muffin cup. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookie has spread to edge of cup. Beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla in medium bowl until smooth. Spoon about 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture over each cookie in cup. Bake for additional 15-18 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Top with caramel topping, pecans and morsels.

PECAN GOODY CUPS



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Make and share this Pecan Goody Cups recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter, softened
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
48 pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl,cream butter and cream cheese. Gradually add flour, beating until mixture forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • For filling, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, eggs and butter. Set aside.
  • Roll dough into 48 balls. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Spoon a scant teaspoon of filling into each cup. Top each with a pecan half. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2-3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

PINEAPPLE PECAN CUPS



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"This recipe is a variation of an original recipe I've been making for years," says Marilyn Blankschien of Clintonville, Wisconsin. "The tangy pineapple-cream cheese filling cuts the sweetness of the pecan topping."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
TOPPING:
1 large egg
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add flour; mix well. Divide dough into six portions; press onto the bottom and 3/4 in. up the sides of six muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Set aside., In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; stir in pineapple. Spread into each cup. Combine the egg, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, flour and vanilla; stir in pecans. Spoon over filling., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until topping is set. Cool for 10 minutes before carefully removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHRISSI'S CREAM CHEESE NUT CUPS (MINI PECAN PIES)



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My friend, Chrissi made these while on a girl's weekend and they were fantastic. Rich, delicious "crust" filled with just enough pecan filling so it's not the large mouthful of a pecan pie slice. Simple to make--this ones a real winner.

Provided by DeSouter

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1/2 cup sweet butter
3 ounces cream cheese
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
1 cup chopped pecans (or other nut if desired)

Steps:

  • Dough: Combine ingredients. Roll dough into balls and press into mini muffin tins. Place in freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Filling: Combine all ingredients.
  • Fill dough in muffin tins 3/4 of the way with filling - DO NOT OVERFILL to the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Enjoy.

PECAN DELIGHT CUPS



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Categories     Dessert     Nut     Christmas     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces Cream cheese
4 ounces Butter
1 cup Flour
1 cup Light brown sugar
1 Egg
1/2 cup Pecans

Steps:

  • Combine the first 3 ingredients into a dough (stand mixer works well). Divide into 24 pieces, roll each into a ball and press into the bottom and sides of mini muffin pans.
  • Mix the next 3 ingredients together. Fill each dough cup with this filling.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

PECAN CUPS



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Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

Filling:
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 tbs. butter, melted
1 cup pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix thoroughly & spoon into cups. Bake @ 350 17 min. lower oven to 250 and bake 10 min. Cool before removing. Sprinkle w/powdered sugar

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before using them.
  • Use a variety of chocolate chips to create different flavor combinations.
  • If you don't have muffin tins, you can also use mini cupcake liners.
  • Be careful not to over-bake the pecan cups, as they can quickly become dry.
  • Let the pecan cups cool completely before removing them from the muffin tins.
  • Store the pecan cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pecan cups are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these tasty treats that are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack or dessert, give pecan cups a try!

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