35 Decadent Recipes for Anyone Who Loves Pecan Pie

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35 Decadent Recipes for Anyone Who Loves Pecan Pie2/35 Butter Pecan Cookies 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my daughter was a teen, these butter pecan cookies earned her two blue ribbons from two county fairs. A few years ago, her own daughter took home a blue ribbon for the same cookie. Needless to say, these mouthwatering morsels are real winners! —Martha Thefield, Cedartown, Georgia 3/35 Shortcut Coconut-Pecan Chocolate Tassies 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shortcut Coconut-Pecan Chocolate Tassies Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can garnish these cookies with pecan halves or a couple of chocolate chips before baking, or drizzle with a little melted chocolate after taking them out of the oven. —Deb Villenauve, Krakow, Wisconsin 4/35 Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie 69 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love the smell in your kitchen—and the smiles on everybody’s faces—when you make

this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe

this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe. It takes me back home to Virginia, to my granny’s table. —Jean Castro, Phoenix, Arizona 5/35 Pecan Brownies 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 brownies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to eat just one of these nutty pecan brownies…good thing a batch can bake up in a matter of minutes.—Karen Batchelor, Bellevue, Nebraska 6/35 Pecan Pie Bars 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Pie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bars are decadently rich—just like pecan pie! They’re sure to disappear from the dessert table at your next gathering, so you might want to save one for later before putting them out. —Carolyn Custer, Clifton Park, New York 7/35 Pecan Pie Dip 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Pie Dip Recipe photo by Ruthie Darling for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: How would you like to have all the deliciousness of a pecan pie without the work of actually

making pie?

making pie? This no-bake pecan pie dip has the flavor you will love, but without the effort. Serve it with apples, vanilla wafers or graham crackers, but also try it with pretzels for sweet and salty perfection. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan 8/35 Chocolate Pecan Pie Snack Mix 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Pecan Pie Snack Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My crowd-pleasing party mix is buttery, chocolaty and nutty. The recipe yields a party-sized portion, but I recommend keeping it covered so it

doesn’t disappear before the event

doesn’t disappear before the event. —Annette Niemiec, Scottsdale, Arizona 9/35 Pecan Pie Muffins 50 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Pie Muffins Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While these are delicious year-round, you could easily turn them into an edible Christmas gift. They look festive on a decorative tray wrapped in red or green cellophane or tucked into a giveaway cookie plate. And don’t forget to include the recipe so your recipient can enjoy this treat over and over again!

In our annual church baking contest, it won first place!

—Pat Schrand, Enterprise, Alabama 10/35 Honey Pecan Cheesecake 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Honey Pecan Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Birthdays and holidays are great times for cheesecake, and Christmas is ideal for this particular one. In our annual church baking contest, it won first place! —Tish Frish, Hampden, Maine 11/35 Pecan Butter Tarts 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I searched for the

perfect butter tart for ages

perfect butter tart for ages. After many attempts, I discovered this favorite that begs for a scoop of ice cream on top. —Susan Kieboam, Streetsboro, Ohio 12/35 Cherry Chocolate Pecan Pie 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a pie baker and this is one my family frequently requests. With the brandy infused cherries and chocolate chips, it’s an awesome twist on a pecan pie.—Sonya Labbe, Santa Monica, California 13/35 Caramel-Pecan Pumpkin Pull-Aparts 6 Reviews

For a twist, try apple butter or applesauce instead of the pumpkin

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love sticky buns made with my husband’s angel biscuit dough, caramel and pecans. For a twist, try apple butter or applesauce instead of the pumpkin. —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California 14/35 Caramel Pecan Ice Cream Dessert 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Pecan Ice Cream Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother passed this old-time recipe on to me because she

knew I’d want to make it

knew I’d want to make it. I love desserts—especially this one! —Mary Wright, Morriston, Ontario 15/35 Honey Pecan Triangles 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Honey Pecan Triangles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After stirring up batches of these tasty bar cookies for many years, I know to include plenty on cookie trays. They have all the goodness of pecan pie and are so easy to serve to a crowd. —Debbie Fogel, East Berne, New York 16/35 Maple Pecan Pie 14 Reviews

It’s also quick and easy to make

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Maple Pecan Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our Vermont maple syrup can’t be beat, and this is one of my favorite pies. It’s also quick and easy to make. —Mildred Wescom, Belvidere, Vermont 17/35 Buttermilk Pecan Pie 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the treasured “golden oldie” that my grandmother made so often whenever we’d come to visit. Grandma grew her own

Chopped pecans top these chewy, chocolaty brownies for an irresistible dessert

pecans, and we never tired of cracking them and picking out the meat when we knew we’d be treated to her special pie! —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas 18/35 Pecan Pie Brownies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Pie Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 brownies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chopped pecans top these chewy, chocolaty brownies for an irresistible dessert. The nutty pie topping has a gooey texture that ties this treat together. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon 19/35 Caramel Pecan Shortbread 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

45 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

45 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandchildren look for Grandma’s “candy bar cookies” every Christmas. I recommend doubling the recipe for these sweet treats because they go so fast. —Dorothy Buiter, Worth, Illinois 20/35 Texas Pecan Pie 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Texas Pecan Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I won a blue ribbon for this pie at the Texas State Fair. Since I was in the military for more than 20 years, I

didn’t really start cooking until after I retired

didn’t really start cooking until after I retired. Now I enjoy spending my time in the kitchen. —Michelle Shockley, Wichita, Kansas 21/35 Maple Pecan Tarts 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I absolutely love pecans. I combine them with maple and vanilla to create the ultimate tart, made even richer with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Redawna Kalynchuk, Barrhead, Alberta Give this pecan tarts recipe a try! 22/35 Raisin Pecan Pie 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I remember my Grandmother Voltie and Great-Aunt Ophelia making this southern-style pie for Thanksgiving. It was always one of the many cakes and pies lined up for dessert. —Angie Price, Bradford, Tennessee 23/35 Copycat Patti’s Sawdust Pie 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Copycat Patti’s Sawdust Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We top this with sliced bananas, whipped cream and more sliced bananas. It’s based on a sawdust pie recipe my mom got from a potholder she bought at

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