CRISP PECAN ROUNDS

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I adapted an old recipe to produce these lightly sweet cookies. They have a wonderful cinnamon and nutmeg flavor that makes them a favorite at our house for the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup cold butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans
GLAZE:
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon water
TOPPING:
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in syrup. Add pecans. Shape into a 12-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., For glaze, beat egg yolk and water. For topping, combine sugar and cinnamon. Brush glaze over cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. , Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Small Shaggi3
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Overall, I thought these pecan rounds were pretty good. I would definitely make them again.


Eberendu Sandra
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These pecan rounds were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


iambushman
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I thought the pecan rounds were a bit bland. I think I would have liked them better if they had more flavor.


Robert Martinez
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These pecan rounds were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.


Nalunga Reachel
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I'm not a huge fan of pecans, but I still enjoyed these pecan rounds. They were a nice treat.


niloy Mallick
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These pecan rounds were the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter. They were delicious!


Village Tv
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I made these pecan rounds for my family and they loved them! They were a big hit.


Rashad Khan Rashad
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The pecan rounds were good, but I think I would have liked them better if they had been a bit crispier.


Tanju Islam
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I thought the pecan rounds were a bit dry, but they were still tasty.


Brooklyn Stapleton
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The pecan rounds were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


billy b
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These pecan rounds were easy to make and they turned out so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Tryston
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pecan rounds turned out perfect! They were a big hit at my party.


Riley Beland
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These pecan rounds were delicious! The filling was creamy and the crust was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Erhieyovwe Success
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I made these pecan rounds for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! Everyone loved them.


Jada Fortner
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These pecan rounds were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They were a big hit at my potluck.


Henry Chishala
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I wasn't sure how these pecan rounds would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were crispy and chewy, and the filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


Fame Khan
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These pecan rounds were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of the crispy crust and the creamy filling. I will definitely be making these again soon.


payman alokzoay
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I've made these pecan rounds several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


x_BumbleBee_x
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These pecan rounds were a hit at my party! They were super easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Ahmed Ishfaq
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Absolutely amazing! The pecan rounds were crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The filling was rich and creamy, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again!