Best 6 The Best Pecan Meltaways Ever Recipes

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Pecan meltaways, a delightful and classic treat, offer a wonderful combination of buttery shortbread and a delectable pecan filling. Known for their delicate texture that literally melts in your mouth, these cookies are a favorite among cookie enthusiasts and can be enjoyed during any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of careful preparation, you can create these melt-in-your-mouth pecan meltaways that will surely be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER PECAN MELTAWAYS RECIPE



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Bites of butter pecan goodness. Perfect little cookie for Christmas or any time family and friends gather. Quick and easy to make.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup All-Purpose Flour
1 stick Butter, softened. (1/2 cup)
1 cup Pecans, chopped fine, toasted
3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Flavoring
1 cup Confectioners' Sugar

Steps:

  • Toast the pecans, 8-10 minutes at 350F degrees. Let cool.
  • Place flour in a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Add the butter.
  • Add the pecans.
  • Add the sugar.
  • Add the vanilla flavoring.
  • Work together by hand until fully combined.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into one-inch balls.
  • Roll each ball of dough between your hands into compact balls.
  • Place dough balls, one inch apart, on parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for 10-15 minutes until set. Do not brown.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes.
  • Place confectioners sugar in a small mixing bowl.
  • One at a time, place a cookie in the sugar and roll it to fully cover with sugar.
  • Place back on baking sheet or on a plate. Let cool completely.
  • When fully cooled, roll each cookie in the confectioners' sugar again.
  • Enjoy!

PECAN MELTAWAYS



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This sweet, nutty pecan balls recipe is a tradition in our house at Christmastime, but the treats are delightful any time of the year. -Alberta McKay, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate until chilled., Preheat oven to 350°. Roll into 1-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Roll warm cookies in additional confectioners' sugar; cool completely on wire racks. Roll cooled cookies again in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

THE BEST PECAN MELTAWAYS EVER!



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From the January 2010 Taste of Home magazine by Alberta Kay. Make the dough ahead of time and allow time for it to chill. The proportions are a bit different than other recipes posted. These sound like the wonderful cookies my mother used to make. Will let you know soon.

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen cookies, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
confectioners' sugar, for rolling cookies in (approx. 2 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Stir in the pecans.
  • Refrigerate dough until chilled.
  • WHEN READY TO BAKE: Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Roll into one inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350ºF for 10-12 minutes or until set.
  • Roll warm cookies in additional confectioners' sugar; cool completely on wire racks.
  • Roll cooled cookies again in additional confectioners' sugar.

BUTTER PECAN-RUM MELTAWAYS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield about 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup dark rum
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the pecans and rum in a small bowl and let soak at least 30 minutes.
  • Whisk the flour, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and 1/2 cup confectioners¿ sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the pecan-rum mixture and the vanilla and beat until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in the flour mixture, then increase the speed to medium high and beat until combined. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls and arrange 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until light golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
  • Put the remaining 1 cup confectioners¿ sugar in a medium bowl. Gently roll the cookies in the confectioners' sugar, returning to the racks as you go, then reroll the cookies to fully coat.

PECAN MELTAWAYS



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Make and share this Pecan Meltaways recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Set sugar aside, I always use a paper plate.
  • Blend all the other ingredients together.
  • Shape into balls.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.
  • While hot, roll in powdered sugar.
  • Cool completely and roll in sugar again for a thicker coating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.6, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 68.8, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 1.1

PECAN MELTAWAYS



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When is a cookie not just a cookie? When it's really more of a sweet and nutty circle of scrumptiousness. That's what these Pecan Meltaways are.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 32m

Yield Makes 3 dozen cookies or 18 servings, 2 cookies each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups pecan halves, divided
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Reserve 36 of the pecan halves for garnish; finely chop remaining pecans.
  • Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in flour, chopped pecans, vanilla and salt. Shape dough into 36 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets; flatten with floured glass. Press 1 pecan half into center of each cookie.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove from baking sheets; cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will be.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature. This will help the cookies cream together properly.
  • Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

Pecan Meltaways are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. With their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet, nutty flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give Pecan Meltaways a try. You won't be disappointed!

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