Description
Pecan delight bites deliver a delightful blend of sweet and nutty flavors from Southern kitchens. Crisp pecans and creamy caramel create an irresistible treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (240 g) finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup (227 g) softened butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- 3 tsps vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Calibrate oven to 300°F (150°C), ensuring consistent heat distribution for optimal baking conditions.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Sift flour and salt together in a medium bowl, creating a smooth, lump-free foundation for the dough.
- Wet Ingredient Harmonization: Whip butter, honey, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until the mixture transforms into a light, airy cream with integrated flavors.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold dry ingredients into the creamy mixture, combining until a crumbly yet cohesive dough emerges that holds together when compressed.
- Pecan Integration: Delicately incorporate chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough for a consistent nutty essence.
- Shaping and Positioning: Craft uniform 1-inch balls, arranging them with slight spacing on an ungreased baking sheet, ready for their transformative baking journey.
- Baking Transformation: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the bites to bake for 35-40 minutes until they achieve a delicate golden hue and firm consistency.
- Cooling and Settling: Extract from oven and let the bites rest briefly on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, developing a crisp exterior and stabilizing their structure.
- Final Flourish: Generously dust the cooled pecan bites with powdered sugar, creating an elegant, sweet finishing touch that elevates their visual and gustatory appeal.
Notes
- Master Pecan Distribution: Ensure pecans are finely chopped and evenly spread throughout the dough for a consistent nutty taste in every bite.
- Control Baking Temperature: Maintain a low 300°F oven to prevent burning and achieve a delicate, golden-brown exterior without overcooking the delicate cookies.
- Perfect Dough Consistency: Gently mix ingredients to create a crumbly yet cohesive dough that holds together when pressed, avoiding overmixing which can toughen the texture.
- Cooling Technique: Allow cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack, helping them set and develop a crisp, delicate exterior without breaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 22 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg