Pecan puffs are a delightful pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and toppings, making them a versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a classic pecan puff recipe or something more unique, there is sure to be a recipe out there that will satisfy your cravings.
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MELT IN YOUR MOUTH PECAN PUFFS
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
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 II
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
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
PECAN PUFFS
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
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
SMOKY PECAN PUFFS
Guests will think you fussed when you set out a tray of these pretty puffs. For a more festive look, cut the pastry with a small star cutter. -Awynne Thurstenson, Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 81 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Unfold puff pastry; cut into 1-in. squares. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Whisk egg and water; brush over squares. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown., In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sherry and Liquid Smoke if desired; stir in pecans and onion., Split each square horizontally; spread with 3/4 teaspoon cream cheese mixture. Replace tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PANCETTA, PEAR & PECAN PUFFS
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
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the pecan puffs will taste. This is especially true for the pecans, which should be toasted for the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the pecan puffs tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Bake the pecan puffs at the right temperature. The oven temperature should be 325 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the pecan puffs will brown too quickly and the insides will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the pecan puffs will take too long to bake and they will be dry.
- Let the pecan puffs cool completely before serving. This will help them to set and hold their shape.
Conclusion:
Pecan puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them plain or with a variety of toppings, pecan puffs are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give pecan puffs a try!
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