CHEWY PECAN DROPS

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The cherry center gives a festive look to my nutty cookies. They're easy to make and take to holiday gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups ground pecans
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
4 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 to 6 maraschino cherries, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pecans, flour and 1 cup sugar; set aside. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla and half of the flour mixture. Fold in remaining flour mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased foil-lined baking sheets. Top each with a cherry piece. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely before removing from pans.

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Angela Barley
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The pecans add a nice crunch that makes them even more delicious.


Raj Khan
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect snack to have with a cup of coffee or tea.


anita khambule
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. It's a great way to spend time together in the kitchen.


Sumin Namugga
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I've tried many pecan cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's a keeper!


The Hulk
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're always a hit!


Yabu Yekasishlij
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.


Naveed OP
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These cookies are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Baffa yarbani
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up my leftover pecans.


Myers Exavier
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I made these cookies for my friends and they all raved about them. They said they were the best pecan cookies they had ever had.


Jayden Dow
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These cookies are so delicious, I could eat them every day.


Dañil Velazquez
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I'm not usually a fan of pecan cookies, but these ones are amazing. The chewy texture and the sweet pecan flavor are just perfect.


rube rba
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a family favorite!


avery tempson
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy. I love the way the pecans add a little bit of texture.


Xyza Chambers
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I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.


shawty praise
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and I sold out in no time.


REG20 thefireworrior7
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These cookies are so good, I can't stop eating them!


MdAbdul MannanAli
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I was looking for a chewy pecan cookie recipe and this one did not disappoint. The cookies were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Tumi Mabala
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Daniel Manyeki Gikunju
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These pecan drops were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Victor Boahen Osei-Fosu
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Chewy Pecan Drops: An Absolute Delight!