How to Make Pecan Puffs II - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about the combination of rich, buttery pastry and crunchy, sweet pecans. Pecan puffs are a delicious treat that are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to afternoon tea. This recipe for Pecan Puffs II takes the classic pecan puff and adds a few extra touches that will make them even more irresistible.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sifted cake flour
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla. Grind pecans in a food processor or blender; toss with cake flour. Stir the pecan mixture into the creamed mixture until well blended. Roll the dough into tablespoon balls, then place them 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 25 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. When they are cooled, roll them again.
  • Nutrition

    101 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 27mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 26mg