Are you craving a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of pecans, caramel, and chocolate? Look no further than pecan dainties. These decadent confections are a true delight, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Made with a combination of simple ingredients, pecan dainties are surprisingly easy to prepare and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating mouthwatering pecan dainties that will be the star of your next gathering or a special treat for yourself.
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SOUTHERN PECAN DAINTIES
Time 45m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together. Drop by scant tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 300 degrees F oven for about 20 minutes.
PECAN DAINTIES
Make and share this Pecan Dainties recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dreamgoddess
Categories Candy
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Beat the egg whites until they form a peak.
- Combine sugar and pecans.
- Add to egg whites.
- Drop with a teaspoon on a cookie sheet.
- Bake at 250 degrees for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, turn the oven off.
- Leave the pecan dainties in the oven for 30 minutes.
PECAN CRESCENTS
Pecan wedding cookies rolled in confectioner's sugar.
Provided by Cheryl
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
- Cream butter or margarine, gradually adding confectioners' sugar and salt. Cream until light and fluffy.
- Stir in pecans and vanilla. Add flour gradually. Mix well. Shape dough into crescents using a teaspoon full for each crescent. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 15-30 minutes. Do not brown. Let cool slightly, then roll cookies in additional confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 103.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
TOASTED PECAN DAINTIES
These melt-in-your-mouth delights have an irresistible nutty taste and light, airy texture. The dough is made ahead of time and chilled overnight, leaving just the baking to be done the next day.-Connie Wagler, Cross Hill, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 11 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, oil and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Shape dough into four 1-1/2-in. diameter logs; wrap each in plastic wrap. Freeze overnight. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
PECAN SANDIES
Very good melt in your mouth cookies. Makes a bunch.
Provided by m-ann
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 96
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, vegetable oil, 1 cup white sugar and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the pecans. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll each ball in remaining white sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 60.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
EASY PECAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Today is the day to step away from store-bought versions and step up with the know-how to make pecan shortbread cookies from your own kitchen! Full of buttery flavor and toasted pecans, these butter pecan shortbread cookies are a family-favorite recipe that's hard to resist. Pair these pecan sandies with an afternoon cup of coffee or add them to a holiday cookie tray next to an array of classic treats. This recipe makes about 84 cookies so freeze them for later or share them with friends. Now, the next time you're craving pecan shortbread cookies you can head to your own kitchen, instead of the store.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 84
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- To toast pecans, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Remove from heat; cool.
- In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating just until blended. Stir in toasted pecans and vanilla.
- Divide dough in half; shape each portion into 2 (1 1/4-inch-thick) logs (about 12 inches long). Wrap in cooking parchment paper; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
- Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-inch slices. On cookie sheets, place slices 1/2 inch apart.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 20 mg
PECAN SANDIES COOKIES
Whenever Mother made these cookies, there never seemed to be enough! Even now when I make them, they disappear quickly. These melt-in-your mouth treats are great with a cold glass of milk or a steaming mug of hot chocolate. -Debbie Carlson, San Diego, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add water and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour; fold in pecans. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with fingers. , Bake 20-25 minutes or until bottom edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. When cool, dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right pecans. Fresh, plump pecans with no signs of mold or discoloration are essential for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a heavy saucepan. A heavy saucepan will help to distribute heat evenly and prevent the sugar from burning.
- Cook the sugar mixture to the right temperature. The sugar mixture should reach 235 degrees Fahrenheit (113 degrees Celsius) on a candy thermometer.
- Stir the mixture constantly. Stirring the mixture constantly will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
- Drop the dainties onto parchment paper. Parchment paper will prevent the dainties from sticking to the pan.
- Let the dainties cool completely. The dainties need to cool completely before you can enjoy them.
Conclusion:
Pecan dainties are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these sweet and nutty confections that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give pecan dainties a try. You won't be disappointed!
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