Best 7 Pecan Puffs I Recipes

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Pecan puffs are a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. These light and airy pastries are made with a simple dough that is filled with a praline-like filling and then baked until golden brown. The result is a delicious and addictive treat that is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are looking for a sweet snack or a special dessert, pecan puffs are a great choice. With so many different variations on this classic recipe, you are sure to find one that you love.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN PUFFS



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I just had to share my mom's recipe for these drop cookies. The light-as-a-cloud taste is simply heavenly. -Leslie Link-Terry, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large egg whites, room temperature
Pinch salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, 5-8 minutes. Fold in vanilla and pecans. Drop by well-rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 225° for 50-55 minutes or until firm to the touch. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PECAN PUFFS II



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These are similar to Russian Tea Cakes but use cake flour instead of regular. They literally melt in you mouth!!!

Provided by Millie Kae

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sifted cake flour
1 cup pecan halves
½ cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla. Grind pecans in a food processor or blender; toss with cake flour. Stir the pecan mixture into the creamed mixture until well blended. Roll the dough into tablespoon balls, then place them 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 25 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. When they are cooled, roll them again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 27.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

PANCETTA, PEAR & PECAN PUFFS



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I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here's my rendition of the pear pastries they served. They're the perfect combo of savory and sweet. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled fresh goat cheese
3 tablespoons crumbled crisp pancetta or crumbled cooked bacon
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ripe pear
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry dough. Using a 1-3/4-in. round cookie cutter, cut dough into 24 circles. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, honey, salt and pepper until well blended. Fold in goat cheese, pancetta, pear and pecans., Halve each cooled pastry. Spoon cream cheese mixture over bottom pastry halves; cover with top halves. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRANDMA'S PECAN PUFFS



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These Pecan Puffs are the perfect combination of crumbly and soft. A delicate pecan flavor that improves as they sit! They literally melt in your mouth!

Provided by Lindsey

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter (room temperature)
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped pecans (toasted and cooled)
Confectioner's sugar (as needed for rolling)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  • In a large bowl with a hand mixer (or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment) cream the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • On low speed add the flour, salt and pecans; mix until combined.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls and place 1-inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.
  • Cool 5 minutes then roll in sugar. Cool completely and roll in confectioners sugar again.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-6 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PECAN PUFFS



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A little puff of pecan-y goodness. Melts in your mouth. Perfect for the holidays. I have had this in my Christmas Cookie repertoire for many years.

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup salted butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt (or less)
powdered sugar, reserved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°.
  • Put on some Christmas music.
  • Chop pecan in a food processor or by knife.
  • Beat butter until soft with a mixer. Add sugar, vanilla, and pecans. Carefully add flour and blend well.
  • Coat hands with flour. Use a teaspoon scoop or a teaspoon and shape into cherry-size and place on a parchment-lined or greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 300° 15-20 minutes.
  • (These should be light in color. Do not brown!) While cookies are still quite warm, roll them in confectioner's sugar. When cool, roll in confectioner's sugar again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.1, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 38.8, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 0.6

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH PECAN PUFFS



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Make and share this Melt In Your Mouth Pecan Puffs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Cream butter and sugar; add vanilla.
  • Stir in flour and nuts.
  • Roll into small (1 inch) balls.
  • Bake for 27 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, roll in powdered sugar while hot.
  • Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1342.5, Fat 88.4, SaturatedFat 41.2, Cholesterol 162.7, Sodium 438, Carbohydrate 130.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 63.2, Protein 12.6

PECAN PUFFS



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Categories     Nut

Number Of Ingredients 8

Pecan Puffs
Yield: about 5 dozen cookies
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup salted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups sifted cake flour or all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grind pecans in food processor to consistency of coarse meal. Set aside. With a mixer on medium speed, beat butter until soft. Add sugar, vanilla, and pecans. Carefully add flour and blend well. Coat hands with flour; roll dough into cherry-size balls. Place on greased baking sheet (or parchment paper). Bake until lightly golden brown on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes. While cookies are still quite warm, roll them in confectioners' sugar. When cool, roll again. These cookies can be made up to 3 days in advance.

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh pecans. If you don't have fresh pecans, you can use store-bought roasted pecans. Just be sure to chop them finely before using.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the pecans by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
  • If you want to make the pecan puffs ahead of time, you can freeze them for up to 2 months. Just be sure to thaw them completely before serving.
  • These pecan puffs are best served fresh out of the oven. However, they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • If you want to add a little extra flavor to the pecan puffs, you can sprinkle them with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar before serving.

Conclusion:

Pecan puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be ready in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give pecan puffs a try!

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