What better way to spread holiday cheer than through the irresistible allure of Easy Pecan Christmas Recipes? The air is crisp, the streets are adorned with twinkling lights, and the unmistakable scent of cinnamon and nutmeg fills the kitchen – it’s the most wonderful time of the year.
As the holiday season approaches, there’s something undeniably special about the warmth and joy that accompanies festive gatherings. And what better way to spread holiday cheer than through the irresistible allure of pecan-laden delights?
In this enchanting compilation of Christmas recipes, we invite you to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the richness of pecans. From classic pecan pies that evoke cherished memories to innovative twists on timeless favorites, these recipes are crafted to make your holiday season extra special.
Over 30 Easy Pecan Christmas Recipes
So, dust off your apron, preheat the oven, and get ready to create magic in your kitchen. We have over 30 delightful additions for your recipe box. Let the comforting aroma of the spirit of Christmas guide your culinary adventures. Join us as we unwrap Holiday gifts of pecan perfection, one delectable recipe at a time.
‘Tis the season for joy, love, and the delightful taste of pecans. Let the festivities begin.
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Nutty Bliss: Pecan Cookie and Bar Delights
Pecan Shortbread Bars Cookie Recipe
We like to make them every year during the Christmas Season. Right around Thanksgiving time of year, we start our Holiday baking. This is an easy one to make ahead and pop in the freezer. It stays delicious and fresh for a few months.
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The Best Pecan Pie Bars
Bring these pecan pie cookie bars and you will have people asking you for the recipe. I always bring an empty container home.
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Coconut Pecan Cookies Recipe
Enjoy the delightful combination of chewiness and crunchiness in these Coconut Pecan Cookies, a perfect treat for any season! This no-chill dough simplifies the cookie-making process, offering a delightful alternative when you’re in the mood for something other than chocolate.
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Frosted Cranberry Pecan Cookies
These soft Christmas cookies feature a delightful combination of fresh cranberries and chopped pecans baked right in. Topped with a luscious vanilla buttercream frosting, they not only exude festive charm for Christmas but also deliver a delicious treat.
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Pecan Snowballs (Mexican Wedding Cookies)
Experience the exquisite melt-in-your-mouth delight of Pecan Snowballs, boasting a rich buttery flavor and delicate, crumbly texture. Whether you recognize them as Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones), Viennese Crescents, or Russian Tea Cakes, these easy pecan shortbread cookies are a must-repeat treat.
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Easy Eggnog Blondies for the Holidays
Blondies emerge as a splendid Christmas dessert tailored for a gathering, making them perfect for slicing into small squares and incorporating into a delightful assortment on your dessert table. Introducing chopped nuts provides a delightful crunch, though it’s easy to omit them for a nut-free alternative.
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Pecan Crescents
These crescent-shaped wonders are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a visual delight, with their golden-brown perfection. We also call these nutty pecan meltaways recipe. They make wonderful gifts. The easiest way to gift is to place parchment paper in a pretty Holiday tin and fill with homemade goodies. You can also place these in a mason jar with a ribbon tied around the top.
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Melomakarona with Pecans
Melomakarona with pecans recipe is a cherished part of our Christmas traditions, are cookies crafted with extra virgin olive oil, and post-baking, they are immersed in honey. With no butter, eggs, or dairy, these delectable treats defy expectations with their irresistible flavor. Once you taste them, stopping at just one is simply impossible.
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Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
The harmonious blend of brown sugar’s sweetness and the subtle crunch of pecans makes it hard to resist having a cookie in each hand.
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Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Chocolate chip pecan cookies are chewy, sweet, and delightfully nutty. Their undeniable charm is no coincidence! To achieve the perfect chewiness, ensure you remove the cookies from the oven when they are just slightly underdone.
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Pecan Paradise: Tempting Pies, Cheesecakes, and More
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Treat your taste buds to the unbeatable fusion of rich chocolate and crunchy pecans in this homemade pie, challenging the renowned version served at Cracker Barrel restaurant.
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Maple Pecan Pie
A blend of both maple sugar and maple syrup work well to replace the white sugar and corn syrup you find in most recipes for pecan pie. Not only does maple work well to give the pie its classic, sticky filling, but it also gives the pie a richer flavor.
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Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the delectable delight of a pumpkin pecan pie cheesecake featuring a luscious homemade pumpkin butter. This exquisite dessert is ideal for a festive fall gathering or a Thanksgiving feast. Bid farewell to ordinary pumpkin pie and pecan pie. This decadent treat is sure to redefine your dessert expectations.
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Honey Maple Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup
Experience the perfection of a pie where a flaky crust, a sweet gooey filling, and delightful crunchy pecans harmonize seamlessly. While this pecan pie recipe is an absolute Thanksgiving classic, its deliciousness knows no seasonal bounds and can be relished throughout the year.
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Easy Mini Pecan Pies Recipe for the Holidays
These effortlessly delightful bite-sized desserts serve as the perfect petite indulgence to conclude a meal. Discover the simple steps to craft this mini pecan pie recipe, suitable for festive holiday occasions or any time you crave a sweet delight.
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Butterscotch Cheesecake
Indulge in a decadent cheesecake featuring a delightful swirl of bourbon-infused butterscotch, generously topped with more luscious butterscotch, and adorned with a finishing touch of crunchy, spiced pecan halves for an extra layer of flavor.
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake
This is pure bliss with a divine portion of Pecan Pie Cheesecake featuring a luscious pecan graham cracker crust, seamlessly blending the essence of two timeless desserts into one irresistibly sinful bite. This delectable creation is perfect to grace your Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert table.
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Pecan Perfection: Irresistible Candy Recipes for Nutty Sweet Delights
Rolo Pretzel Turtles Easiest Candy Recipe
Looking for a quick and delicious dessert that will wow your taste buds without keeping you tied to the kitchen for hours? Just three simple ingredients. Spread the pretzels out on a sheet pan in a single layer on parchment paper. Add a rolo and bake. Top with the nut and let cool to room temperature and enjoy! We make a big batch each year.
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Easy Candied Pecans – 3 Ingredient Recipe
Easily whip up delectable candied nuts with just three simple ingredients on your stovetop using this straightforward recipe. These sweet treats are a perfect addition to salads, adding a burst of flavor, or enjoy them as a sweet snack.
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Easy Homemade Pecan Pie Bark Recipe
As the holiday season brings a flurry of activities, simplicity becomes a welcome ally. That’s where our uncomplicated yet delicious pecan pie bark recipe shines, offering the easiest homemade candy for a delightful holiday treat. The best part? It’s quick, effortless, and adds a festive touch to your celebrations.
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How To Make Easy Butter Pecan Brittle
Once you’ve tasted Butter Pecan Brittle, you’ll find yourself eager to master the art of making it at home. The good news is that crafting this Christmas crack is a fairly straightforward process.
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Sweet and Savory Candied Pecans
Crafted with pantry staples, these quick-to-make Christmas Pecans offer a delightful blend of sweetness and savory notes. They make a great gift to share with friends and family. These are a tasty treat that takes mere minutes to prepare and last for a few weeks when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Chocolate Covered Pecans
Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweetness, saltiness, and crunch with these chocolate-covered pecans—a scrumptious holiday treat. Not only do they make for a delicious seasonal indulgence, but they also serve as a fantastic last-minute gift idea that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
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Pecan Caramel Clusters: Homemade Turtles Recipe
Crafted with love, these delightful Pecan Caramel Clusters stand out as the ideal homemade candy, a sweet symphony perfect for festive occasions like Christmas time or Valentine’s Day. If you have a penchant for the turtles using a homemade caramel sauce, brace yourself for the irresistible charm of this chewy pecan caramel candy.
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Pecan Perfection in Every Slice of Cake
Easy Pecan Upside Down Cake
An enticing departure from the traditional pineapple version, infused with the rich flavors reminiscent of a classic pecan pie. Delight in the velvety, golden tenderness of this expertly baked cake, made effortlessly from a box mix. The hardest part is inverting the cake. It unveils a luscious pecan topping, irresistibly gooey, buttery, and perfectly suited to the warmth of the season.
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Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Embrace the essence of fall with every bite of this pumpkin coffee cake, featuring luscious pumpkin puree, warm pumpkin pie spice, and a delectable sweet pecan cinnamon sugar mixture.
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Other Recipes using Pecans
Butter Pecan Syrup Recipe: Dunkin Donuts Copycat
The Butter Pecan Syrup is a versatile and decadent addition to various dishes. Here are some delightful ways to use this syrup.
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Turn this into a butter pecan iced coffee
This Butter Pecan Iced Coffee is a luxurious treat perfect for warm days or when you crave a refreshing pick-me-up. Customize it to your liking and relish the irresistible combination of buttery pecans and cold brew bliss.
Pecan Apple Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Indulge in the flavors of autumn with this great Recipe. Tender chicken (or leftover holiday turkey), sweet apples, tangy dried cranberries, and toasted pecans combine in a harmonious medley, all tossed in a lightened-up dressing made with Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, featuring a subtle hint of spice.
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Fruit Salad with Pecans
Serve Christmas salad during holidays, celebrations and gatherings. This version is made with yogurt, a variety of fruits and some chopped pecans for a little crunch.
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Orange Glazed Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Pecans
Create a terrific vegetable side dish by making it on the stovetop or in the oven. After browning and tenderizing, toss cubed butternut squash and halved Brussels sprouts in a buttery orange glaze, and then top them with pecans.
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Pecan Pie Dip
Whip up this delicious Pecan Pie Dip in just minutes. A delightful combination of creamy no-bake cheesecake and gooey pecan pie filling. It makes for the perfect snack, offering all the flavor of pie without the hassle.
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White Chocolate Peach Dump Cake
The dump cake resembles more of a cobbler in texture as it bakes up nice and toasty, with the fruit forming a delicious filling. Serve it perfectly with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Cranberry Pecan Stuffed Mushrooms
These Cranberry Pecan Stuffed Mushrooms with Goat Cheese are a tasty holiday party appetizer that are sure to impress guests.
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Chai Spiced Sweet Potato Crunch
Delight in the simplicity of Chai Spiced Sweet Potato Crunch, a five-ingredient side dish showcasing velvety mashed sweet potatoes beneath a layer of crunchiness from chai-spiced pecans. This irresistible casserole is sure to satisfy sweet cravings for everyone during the holiday season.
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Reindeer Pecan Brownies
Prepare for the ultimate holiday sensation with these delightful Reindeer Brownies featuring pecans. Guaranteed to be the highlight of your festive gatherings, these treats bring a whimsical charm that will ignite the childlike joy in everyone.
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Raspberry Salad with Goat Cheese and Pecans
Experience the tangy and sweet flavors of summer in this delicious raspberry salad, made with fresh, ripe raspberries. The salad boasts a delightful combination of crunchiness from pecans and creaminess from goat cheese.
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