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Buttery Crunch Crust

Buttery Crunch Crust

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix together pecans, sugar, and flour. Stir in melted butter or margarine. Reserve 1/2 of the mixture for topping the pie, then press the rest evenly into a 9 inch pie pan.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Allow crust to cool before filling.

By Sara

Pecan Nut Crust

Pecan Nut Crust

4.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together ground nuts, cinnamon, and sugar. Mix in melted butter.
  2. 2 Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch, deep-dish style, pie pan. Chill the unbaked crust in the refrigerator for about 30 to 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Place pie crust on a cookie sheet, and position on the middle rack of a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. WATCH it carefully, as nut crusts burn easily; they DON'T have to turn black to taste burnt! Cool completely before filling.

By Julie Pastore

Kahlua Brie

Kahlua Brie

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread pecans onto a microwave-safe plate; heat in microwave, stirring every 2 minutes, until pecans are fragrant and lightly toasted, 4 to 6 minutes.
  2. 2 Place Brie cheese on a microwave-safe plate.
  3. 3 Stir pecans, coffee-flavored liqueur, and brown sugar together in a bowl; spread on top of Brie cheese.
  4. 4 Heat Brie cheese mixture in the microwave until softened, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

By Laine's Cheesecakes

Spinach Salad with Peaches and Pecans

Spinach Salad with Peaches and Pecans

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange pecans on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. 3 Toast in the preheated oven until pecans just begin to darken, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  4. 4 Slice peaches into bite-sized segments.
  5. 5 Combine peaches, spinach, and toasted pecans in a large bowl; toss with desired amount of dressing until evenly coated.

By Robin Durawa

Zucchini and Pecan Saute

Zucchini and Pecan Saute

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add pecans; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove pecans from skillet.
  2. 2 Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet, and melt. Add zucchini, and saute until soft. Toss with pecans and cheese. Serve.

By luckyglenn1

Rolo Pretzel Turtles

Rolo Pretzel Turtles

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet. Place one caramel candy on top of each pretzel.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until caramels soften, about 4 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven and immediately press a pecan half into each warm caramel.
  5. 5 Cool completely before serving.

By Cacki

Overnight Bubble Bread

Overnight Bubble Bread

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Generously butter a 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle pecans in bottom of pan. Place frozen dinner rolls in a single layer on top of pecans. Sprinkle dry pudding mix over the top.
  2. 2 Combine butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Heat until boiling then pour over rolls. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper and allow to stand overnight.
  3. 3 In the morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

By KEMom

Chocolate Covered Pecans

Chocolate Covered Pecans

3.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a cookie sheet with wax paper; set aside.
  2. 2 Combine chocolate chips and cream in a medium metal bowl; set on top of a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Stir pecan halves into melted chocolate mixture until completely coated. Use a slotted spoon to remove a few pecans at a time onto the prepared cookie sheet. Separate pecans so they don't stick together. Place in the refrigerator until set, about 10 minutes.

By Goldielocks164

Low-Carb Pie Crust

Low-Carb Pie Crust

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix pecans, butter, brown sugar substitute, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together. Press into the bottom and up the sides of an 8-inch pie pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 12 minutes. Do not let pecans brown.

By Drew Johnson

Nanny's Grape Salad

Nanny's Grape Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pecans in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir until pecans are toasted and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl; stir to prevent nuts from overcooking.
  2. 2 Beat sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla extract together with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. Fold in pecans and grapes. Stir gently until grapes are coated.

By DEERING91

Mouthwatering Brown Sugar Bacon

Mouthwatering Brown Sugar Bacon

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Arrange bacon on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer; the edges can touch or slightly overlap. Sprinkle brown sugar generously over top, then sprinkle with pecans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and glazed, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Angela

Paleo Candied Hot Roasted Pecan Bits

Paleo Candied Hot Roasted Pecan Bits

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
  2. 2 Put pecans in a resealable bag and pound into small pieces.
  3. 3 Mix bacon drippings, palm sugar, sea salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Add pecans to the bowl and stir to coat using a spatula. Spread coated pecan pieces onto a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until pecans are toasted and fragrant, about 1 hour. Cool to room temperature and stir in an air-tight container.

By Anastasia Daleiden

Pecan Lace

Pecan Lace

3.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Combine all ingredients in a skillet, stirring over medium heat until blended. Keep mixture warm. (Mixture will be thin).
  3. 3 Drop by teaspoonfuls about 3 inches apart on a well-greased cookie sheet. (No more than four or six cookies per sheet). Bake for five minutes then cool on the cookie sheet for one minute.
  4. 4 Quickly remove each cookie with spatula and curl around handle of wooden spoon. If cookies get too brittle to curl, return to oven for a minute to soften. To keep crisp, store airtight.

By Rosina

Praline Topping

Praline Topping

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; stir in brown sugar, pecans, and nutmeg. Stir constantly and bring topping to a boil; allow to simmer until topping thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 To use as pie topping, spoon topping onto pie and broil until topping bubbles; watch carefully to avoid burning. Let pie cool before serving.
  3. 3 To use as ice cream topping, just spoon warm or cooled topping over ice cream and serve.

By MsMarilyn

Toasted Pecans

Toasted Pecans

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pour the butter into a medium bowl, and mix in the pecans. Stir until the pecans are well coated.
  3. 3 Arrange coated pecans in a single layer on one or two medium baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cool and store in covered containers.

By Joyce

Nitey Night Cookies

Nitey Night Cookies

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in the pecans and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a prepared cookie sheet. Put cookies into the preheated oven and turn off the oven, keeping the door shut. Do not open the door until the next morning. Then the cookies should be done. It is best to do this at bedtime so the waiting is easier.

By Kirsten Chepeus

Tuna Ball

Tuna Ball

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend cream cheese, tuna, 1/2 of the pecans, and onion in a bowl. Shape into a ball or loaf, then coat with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until serving.

By Glenda Shane

Candy Coated Pecans

Candy Coated Pecans

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Spray the wax paper with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Beat egg white until stiff. Add brown sugar and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Mix in pecans and stir until coated. Pour the nuts onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  3. 3 Bake until browned, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

By AUMECHE96

Chocolate Orange Fudge

Chocolate Orange Fudge

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Melt chocolate chips with condensed milk in the top of a double boiler or in a bowl in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and grated orange peel.
  3. 3 Pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Chill 2 hours, or until firm, and cut into squares. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

By Angela

Rye Whiskey Brie

Rye Whiskey Brie

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut slits about 1/4-inch deep in a crossing pattern across the top and along the sides of the Brie wheel. Place the brie in a baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake the Brie in the preheated oven until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 While the Brie bakes, stir the brown sugar, pecans, and whiskey in a small bowl; pour onto the top of the Brie and return to the oven another 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Terri Gainer

Pecan Crackers

Pecan Crackers

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Line a baking sheet with graham crackers. Sprinkle evenly with pecans.
  3. 3 Combine sugar, butter, and margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon mixture over pecans, coating well.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 12 minutes. Cool completely before serving.

By Angie

Paleo Persimmon Pie

Paleo Persimmon Pie

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly grease an 8-inch pie pan with olive oil.
  2. 2 Blend 3 cups pecans and dates in a food processor until finely ground, about 1 minute. Pour agave nectar over nut mixture and process until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds. Press nut mixture evenly into prepared pie pan.
  3. 3 Peel and pit persimmons, then puree in food processor until smooth. Pour over crust and smooth out. Garnish with chopped pecans and cinnamon.

By Annie Gladding

Toasted Pecan Butter

Toasted Pecan Butter

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread pecans onto a baking sheet; toast in the preheated oven until they start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 15 minutes. Watch carefully as they bake, they burn quickly. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Pulse brown sugar, butter, and vanilla together in a food processor several times to thoroughly combine. Butter will be slightly fluffy. Sprinkle in cooled nuts and pulse several times to combine. For more finely ground pecans, pulse several more times. Serve immediately, or pack into a jar with a lid and refrigerate.

By Carrie Mae

4-Ingredient Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

4-Ingredient Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon strips to a lined baking sheet with a drip tray. Refrigerate bacon until crisp.
  2. 2 In a bowl spread out cream cheese and sprinkle ranch seasoning over the cheese. Blend together until well combined.
  3. 3 Chop bacon until it resembles fine crumbs. Reserve 2 tablespoons. Add remaining bacon to the cream cheese mixture. Using clean (gloved) hands roll cream cheese mixture into a ball. Refrigerate for 30 minutes
  4. 4 Combine chopped pecans and reserved bacon in a small bowl. Cover cream cheese ball with pecan bacon mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Let come to room temperature about 30 minutes before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
72 min
Total
82 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Cut a slit into the top of each potato. Carefully scoop out the pulp from the potato, leaving the skins intact; place the potato in a large bowl. Add the margarine and pineapple to the potato and stir together. Stuff the potato mixture back into the reserved potato skins. Sprinkle the pecans over each potato.
  4. 4 Return the stuffed potato skins to the oven; bake another 12 minutes.

By michellej

Chicken Cheese Ball

Chicken Cheese Ball

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and chicken. Form the mixture into a ball.
  2. 2 On a cutting board or a piece of wax paper, spread the chopped pecans. Roll the ball in the pecans until it is fully coated. Wrap the ball in plastic and chill for at least one hour.

By Laura B.

Everything Bagel Cheese Ball

Everything Bagel Cheese Ball

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cream cheese and bagel seasoning together. Add Cheddar cheese and mix thoroughly. Shape mixture into a ball with your hands or a spoon.
  2. 2 Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans until completely coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

By D-Marie

Ice Box Fruitcake

Ice Box Fruitcake

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, stir together the pecans, raisins, walnuts, cherries, condensed milk and vanilla wafers. Dough will be very thick, you will need to use your hands.
  2. 2 Form dough into a ring shape on top of a dinner plate. Wrap in many layers of plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil. Allow to age in the refrigerator for at least a week. The flavors will have a chance to blend and all of the milk will be absorbed into the cake.

By Elaine Harper