These Pecan Tassies are a cross between a shortbread cookie and pecan pie. Enjoy the recipe as early as Thanksgiving because they are super yummy with dates and pecan nuts.
Pecan Tassies Recipe Baking Tips
This is a recipe you will find yourself making during the holiday season. For Example, the filling is similar to that of pecan pie therefore I like to make these for Thanksgiving. It is true, I don’t always like pie so these treats are perfect! In conclusion I share with you a few tips to make this recipe easier to make even though they are simple to put together.
Allow a few hours to put these simple treats together. You will have to let the dough rest while mixing up the filling. In the past, I have made these a few weeks in advance and store in freezer. The dough got a little flaky but it saved time making so far in advance.
It is best to make the dough in a mixer. I use my large KitchenAid stand mixer for this recipe to be sure the ingredients are well mixed.
More Cookie Recipes
These are some of my all time favorite cookies and treats to make during the Christmas season. Most of the recipes in this section are super easy to make so you have time to enjoy the season. There are a few of these recipes that can be made ahead of time. The Pecan Tassies are a wonderful treat that will keep for a week or more if places in cool dry location. Here are a few of my favorite cookie recipes to enjoy with family and friends. Don’t forget to ask me about Cookie Party Events! Don’t forget to scroll down and leave a comment to let me know if you tried these.
Chocolate Drizzle Pistachio and Cherry Cookie Recipe
One of my all-time favorite treats during the Holiday season is any recipe with pistachios! Today I’m sharing my Chocolate Drizzle Pistachio and Cherry Cookie Recipe. When I worked at a local garden center years ago one of my favorite days was Pot Luck Friday. Everyone would bring in homemade dishes that we would share for lunch. I’m not the only one who loved that day …. the guys would always show up at the greenhouse from the barn where they were working on a tractor or from the farm field depending on how far into spring that Friday fell. A sweet friend who happens to be Italian would always bring me this yummy chocolate, pistachio and cherry candy she had put together for a treat. I wish I would have had a smartphone back then because I would’ve had a photo to share with you featuring that yummy treat wrapped in foil. I was inspired by that combination to put together the Chocolate Drizzle Pistachio and Cherry Cookie I enjoy making during the Holiday season. Chocolate Drizzle Pistachio and Cherry Cookie This is one of my favorite recipes because it reminds me of the chocolate candy my friend Darlene use to make at the greenhouse only in cookie form. The big chunks of dried cherries are so tender and moist even after baking. Pistachio is a MUST in this cookie recipe – I can’t imagine any other nut adding the same experience. I hope you take advantage of the Chocolate Drizzle Pistachio and Cherry Cookie Recipe printable recipe option on this page. Pin Print Chocolate Drizzle Pistachio and Cherry Cookie Recipe Recipe by Recipe By Bren Haas Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: medium Servings 24 servingsPrep time 10 minutesBaking Time 10-12 minutes Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1 cup dried cherries 1 cup of chopped pistachios 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Directions Heat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter, milk, almond extract and egg with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched in the center and the surface is no longer shiny. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; place on cooling rack. Once cookie has cooled (about 10 minutes) drizzle melted white chocolate on top Did you try this recipe with drizzled white or dark chocolate? Be sure to comment on my post to let me know. In Bren’s Kitchen Here are some of my favorite photos from this Chocolate Drizzle Pistachio and Cherry Cookie Recipe being created. Always Use Fresh Ingredients Measure exact when it comes to baking soda! Carefully turn the nuts and cherries into the batter. Look at those cherries! Carefully Drizzle white chocolate when cookie has cooled. I am getting hungry looking at the nuts in the photo below! Fresh baked Chocolate Drizzle Pistachio Cookies! More Delicious Cookie Recipes Below are a few of my favorite cookie recipes that are easy to whip up most anytime of the year. Be Sure to Click Over and Share on Social Media! Let’s Connect I hope you will give this cookie a try and be sure to reach out to me if you have any questions. Feel free to comment on this post or message me on my contact page. You can find me on the web at @brenhaas. In conclusion, I can’t wait to hear what you thought of this recipe. Happy Baking Everyone,
Chewy Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe
This is the week of my annual Christmas Cookie Party that I host each year with my sisters-in-law and a few close friends that are invited to swap cookies. IN this post I share a delicious chewy macadamia nut cookies recipe that will turn any season into the holiday season. Chewy Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe I was having a hard time getting in the mood to decorate the tree not to mention bake cookies thanks to the unseasonably warm weather we’ve been experiencing this year in Ohio. The scents from the vanilla really turned my mood around and put me in the holiday cheer season. I think the fresh ingredients we use to make the cookies make the recipe. NEVER use stock flour you have sitting around in your kitchen. Be sure to purchase fresh flour, sugar, and eggs before beginning the cookie making season. I can’t wait for you to try this Chewy Macadamia Nut Cookie Recipe. After using the unique flavors Nielsen- Massey has to offer I have a hard time making a basic vanilla cookie year-round. Although I will admit I do purchase and use the vanilla bean in the spice aisle at Aldi because it is easy to find and inexpensive. I guess you could do a splash of bourbon to make the flavor pop when using the Aldi Vanilla. The image in this post is from Nielsen-Massey.com If you’re interested in purchasing the vanilla used in this post check out local bakeries and also Amazon. Let’s Connect Do you celebrate the Christmas and Holiday Season with family and friends? I would love to hear about your cookie parties and other celebrations. Do tell me what appetizers and desserts you enjoy bringing to the events. You are welcome to comment on my website below. Be sure to leave a comment so I know you visited. Happy Cookie Baking,
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies Recipe
With cookie party season upon us I’m having a great time sharing some of our family favorites on my blog site. This Whoopie Pie recipe will give you a sugar rush while filling your home with the scent of gingerbread. What’s not to love about that?! Gingerbread Whoopie Pie Recipe I had no idea that the Whoopie Pie was a New England treat until I visited Maine. Now the Gingerbread Whoopie Pie Recipe is even more a treat. At first bite, I couldn’t figure out why so much whip in the middle of two amazing cookies. After having a traditional whoopie pie I totally get it. The gingerbread is an amazing spin on this dessert. Consider sprinkling powdered sugar on top of the treat before serving. It kind of looks like a snowfall and will fit the holiday season theme. The gingerbread freshly baked made the house smell amazing. After making these for the first time this was recipe I used time and time again. I hope you take advantage of the print option in this post because I know you will make these numerous times as well. What do you think of the recipe? Please consider reaching out on this website to tell me your thoughts. Recipe Card Gingerbread Whoopie Pies Ingredients 2 stick of butter : room temperature 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup molasses 1/2 cup sour cream Filling 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract pinch of salt 2 1/2 cups Marshmallow Fluff Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until blended. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the oil, molasses, and sour cream. Alternately mix the flour mixture and molasses mixture into the creamed butter just until combined. Drop 2 tablespoons of batter about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 14 – 16 minutes or until they spring back when touched in the center. Cool completely on a wire rack before you add the filling. Filling Directions In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and confectioner’s sugar on medium speed until fluffy. Add the vanilla, salt, and Marshmallow until combined. Add a rounded tablespoon of the filling on the center of the flat side of the cake-like cookie. Top with the flat side of another cookie and press together slightly. Let’s Connect What are your favorite gingerbread recipes? This is a fun recipe to create for those holiday cookie swaps. If you use this recipe I hope you consider sharing it on social media and tag me @brenhaas. I’d love to hear from you so be sure to comment below. Happy Cookie Making,
Holly Leaf You Can Eat : Holly Leaf Cookie Recipe
This is one of my favorite shrubs in the garden that I can’t grow but I can bake! In today’s post, I share a little history of the holly leaf cookie and the recipe. Holly Leaf Cookie Recipe This recipe has been in my family since I was a little girl. The first time I made this was in the late ’70s with my father. This tasty treat is a lot like the rice crispy only it uses corn flakes. Over the years it has become a challenge to find the red hot candies at the grocery store so I am sure to stock up when I find them. I hope you will use the print option on this page and make this holly leaf cookie a tradition in your home. I’ve been making this delicious low-fat treat since before I could see over the kitchen counter. I hope you will try these and make it a tradition in your home just as it has been in ours for the past few decades. Note: I usually find the red hots needed in this recipe in the ‘old people ‘ candy section. They will store forever in an airtight container. Sounds kind of gross to keep those candy treats forever but once you try them you will understand. Another trip I use when making these is to coat my hands with soft butter. That way when I am shaping the Holly Leaf Cookie the green food coloring doesn’t stick to my hands. No one wants to be the green monster ( with colored hands) for the holidays. However, as far as your lips and teeth being colored green you are on your own! Recipe Card Holly Leaf You Can Eat Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package large marshmallows 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons green food coloring 5 cups cornflakes cereal 1 package cinnamon red hot candies Instructions In the Microwave at 50% heat – melt together the marshmallows, butter, vanilla, and food coloring. Carefully mix in the 5 cups of corn flakes. Drop by spoonfuls on wax paper. Decorate with red hots. Set aside, and allow to cool. Let’s Connect I would love to hear from you and what you are baking up this Holiday Season. In conclusion please add a comment below and I will be sure to respond as soon as possible. Happy Baking,
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