Best 8 Pecan Horns Recipes

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Pecan horns, a classic holiday treat, are a delectable combination of sweet, nutty, and buttery flavors. With their crescent shape and delicate texture, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a modern twist, there is a pecan horn recipe out there to suit your taste. From classic recipes passed down through generations to creative variations with unique ingredients, you are sure to find the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth. So, let's dive into the world of pecan horns and explore the best recipes that will make your holiday season truly special.

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

PECAN HORNS



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These cookies have a nutty, slightly sweet taste. They go well served with coffee or tea at festive get-togethers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING/TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups ground pecans, divided
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, yolk and vanilla; add to flour mixture. Shape dough into a ball. Chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Meanwhile, for filling, combine 1-1/4 cups pecans, 1/4 cup sugar, zest and milk; set aside. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into 12 balls. Flatten each ball into a 2-1/2-in. circle; top each with a scant teaspoon of filling. Fold dough over filling; seal edges. Curve ends to form crescents. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Combine remaining pecans and sugar. Brush egg white over tops; sprinkle with pecan mixture. Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PECAN CRESCENT COOKIES



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The recipe for these melt-in-your-mouth pecan crescent cookies has been in my family for years," says Marilynn Bonecki of Marengo, Illinois. "They can be made a couple of weeks in advance, but it's hard to keep them in the house that long." Be sure to chill the dough overnight before shaping and baking the cookies.

Provided by Marilynn Bonecki

Categories     Cookies     Dairy     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Pecan     Winter     Bon Appétit     Illinois     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine 1 cup all purpose flour, toasted pecans and salt in processor. Using on/off turns, finely chop pecans. Using electric mixer, beat butter, 3/4 cup powdered sugar and vanilla extract in large bowl until well blended. Add pecan mixture and remaining 1 cup flour and mix thoroughly. Divide dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
  • Working with 1 tablespoon dough at a time, shape dough into 3-inch-long logs. Pinch ends of logs to taper and turn in slightly, forming crescents. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart (cookies will not spread).
  • Bake cookies until light brown around edges and firm to touch, about 18 minutes. Cool cookies 10 minutes on baking sheets. Roll cookies in additional powdered sugar. Cool completely on racks. (Cookies can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Store in airtight container.)

PECAN CRESCENTS



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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

1 cup butter
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar

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

PECAN BUTTER HORN COOKIES



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These are so good, abit time consuming but well worth it. Recipe does not double well. While one batch is chilling I start the next batch.

Provided by jan007

Categories     Breads

Time 3h10m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
2 tablespoons water
2 eggs, separated
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely ground pecans
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together in mixing bowl.
  • Cut in butter.
  • Dissolve yeast in warm water stir in egg yolks, sour cream and vanilla.
  • Blend into flour mixture.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 400' degrees F.
  • Beat egg whites until foamy gradually add sugar beat until stiff.
  • Fold in nuts and almond extract.
  • Divide dough into 4 parts.
  • On a board sprinkled with powdered sugar roll each out into 9 inch circles.
  • Cut each circle into 12 wedges.
  • Spread 1 heaping teaspoonful meringue on each.
  • Roll up beginning at wide end.
  • Bake on lightly greased baking sheet.
  • 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool Roll in powdered sugar.

MOM'S NUT HORNS



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This is an old family recipe. We make them every Christmas and there are never enough. The dough is easy to work with and they are easy to make!

Provided by Stephanie Murtaugh- Flinn

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Filled Cookie Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup sour cream
1 egg yolk
¾ cup finely ground walnuts
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cut butter into flour in a bowl using 2 knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add sour cream and egg yolk; mix well. Shape the dough into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Combine walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Cut dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 1/8-inch thick circle on a lightly floured surface. Spread 1/4 of the walnut mixture on each circle; cut each circle into 12 wedge-shaped pieces with a pizza wheel.
  • Shape each piece of dough into a crescent by rolling dough from the wide end of the wedge into the center. Transfer cookies carefully to the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Watch cookies carefully as they bake; their bottoms tend to brown faster than their tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 58.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

PECAN HORNS



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These cookies have a nutty, slightly sweet taste. They go well served with coffee or tea at festive get-togethers.

Provided by Lizzymommy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h32m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups ground pecans, divided
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup milk
1 egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg, yolk, and vanilla; add to flour mixture. Shape dough into a ball. Chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • Meanwhile, for filling, combine 1 1/4 cups pecans, 1/4 cup sugar, peel and milk; set aside. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into 12 balls. Flatten each ball into a 2 1/2-inch circle; top each with a scant teaspoon of filling. Fold dough over filling; seal edges. Curve ends to form crescents.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheets. Combine remaining 1/4 cup pecans with remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Brush egg white over tops; sprinkle with the pecan mixture. Bake at 350 for 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 18.7, Sodium 55, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 1.2

SWISS BUTTERHORNS



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My husband and I like to entertain at breakfast, and we're always looking for new recipes. So I was thrilled when my daughter shared this butterhorn recipe with me. They're so rich, light and easy to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

DOUGH:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup cold butter
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
FILLING:
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE (optional):
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in egg yolk and sour cream; shape into a ball. Chill several hours or overnight. , Divide dough into thirds. On a well-floured surface, roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. Combine filling ingredients. Sprinkle a third of the filling over each circle. Cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll each wedge, starting at the wide end. Place on greased baking sheets with points down. , Bake at 350° until lightly browned, 15-18 minutes. Make glaze if desired. Combine all ingredients and spread on warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts :

PINEAPPLE CAKE WITH COCONUT & PECAN



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Make and share this Pineapple Cake with Coconut & Pecan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cheryl F.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
20 ounces crushed pineapple
1/2 cup salted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Blend first 6 ingredients in large bowl.
  • Pour into greased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and poke several holes in cake with handle of wooden spoon.
  • In saucepan heat next 4 ingredients.
  • Add pecans and coconut; heat 5 more minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Spoon topping evenly over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.8, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 55.4, Sodium 220.7, Carbohydrate 79.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 59.9, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • Work quickly. Once the dough is rolled out, it's important to work quickly so that the butter doesn't melt and make the dough difficult to handle.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just golden brown. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from leaking out.
  • Use a variety of fillings. Pecan horns can be filled with anything from chocolate ganache to whipped cream to fruit preserves. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.

Conclusion:

Pecan horns are a delicious and versatile cookie that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to holiday parties. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make pecan horns at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!

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