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CHEDDAR-PECAN CRISPS



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Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The recipe has a large yield, but you can freeze the dough logs to bake later. -Heather Necessary, Shamokin Dan, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 24 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups unsalted butter, softened
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cheese until light and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans., Shape into eight 10-in. long logs. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are crisp and lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool. Refrigerate in airtight containers. Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bags; place in freezer. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY PECAN CRISP



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This is such an easy dessert and perfect for the Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday. It's always a hit!

Provided by The Southern Lady

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh cranberries (could use frozen and no need to thaw)
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (could use quick-cooking oats)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks butter or 12 tablespoons (melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans (could use walnuts)

Steps:

  • Combine the cranberries and sugar in the bottom of a 2 quart sprayed baking dish.
  • Mix together with a spoon, the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter and vanilla extract. Drop on top of the cranberries and sugar.
  • Sprinkle on nuts. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes until casserole is bubbling and browned on top.

CHEDDAR PECAN CRISPS



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Categories     Mixer     Cheese     Nut     Appetizer     Bake     Christmas     Picnic     Thanksgiving     New Year's Eve     Cheddar     Pecan     Winter     Poker/Game Night     Shower     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 50 crackers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
8 oz Cheddar, coarsely grated (2 cups)
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat together butter and Cheddar in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, then beat in remaining ingredients.
  • Roll rounded teaspoons of dough into balls and arrange 3 inches apart on buttered baking sheets. Flatten each ball into a 1 1/2-inch disk and bake in batches in middle of oven until golden, 15 to 18 minutes.

CHEDDAR BISCUITS WITH PECANS



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This savory Southern hors d'oeuvre can be made up to a week in advance, giving you more time to enjoy your guests on Thanksgiving Day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
30 pecan halves
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place cheese, butter, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor; process until a dough is formed, about 10 seconds. Turn dough out onto work surface and divide into two equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a 1 1/2-inch-thick log; wrap with wax or parchment paper and refrigerate until dough is firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Unwrap dough and slice each log crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place dough rounds on prepared baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart; gently press a pecan half into the center of each. Brush with egg whites and sprinkle lightly with paprika.
  • Bake biscuits until crisp, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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