Best Pecan Date Cheese Wafers Recipes

SOUTHERN PECAN CHEESE WAFERS

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If you have never had Southern Pecan Cheese Wafers you are missing out! This cheese crackers recipe is nothing like you have ever bought at the store. It is a really fun cocktail appetizer and goes great with drinks and a cheese plate!

Provided by Karen

Time 2h33m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter (softened (2 sticks))
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded*)
60-70 pecan halves

Steps:

In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce until smooth and creamy.
Add 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika, if you're using it. Beat well, scraping the sides.
Add the cheddar cheese and beat well, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl.
Cover the dough and chill well, at least 2 or 3 hours or up to 3 days.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet 1 inch apart. Press the top of each ball with a fork (if the fork sticks, coat with flour).
Place a pecan half on top of each wafer.
Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are quite brown.
Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store covered on the counter. Best served within 2 days.
Re-heating: I made these a day in advance as Thanksgiving appetizers. They lose a bit of their crunch by day 2, so I spread them out on baking sheets and baked at 350 for about 5 minutes until they got crispy again. Worked great!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 742 kcal, Fat 76 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 71 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 10 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 64 g

CHEESE WAFERS

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These are savory crackers that are a real hit with all especially at Christmas.

Provided by Melissa Perkins

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Cracker Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 dash hot pepper sauce
¾ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a medium size mixing bowl, blend together butter or margarine and flour. Mix in the Cheddar cheese, salt, red pepper, hot pepper sauce, and pecans. Form the dough into a roll, wrap in parchment paper, and refrigerate over night.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Slice dough into very thin wafers. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CRANBERRY-PECAN CHEESE WAFERS

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When I make up Christmas cookie tins, I always like to include one or two savory cookies. This recipe is from Southern Living's December 2011 issue. Preparation time includes 8 hours chilling time.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories Dessert

Time 8h45m

Yield 16 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped dried sweetened cranberries
2 cups butter, softened
4 cups freshly shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper
4 cups all-purpose flour
parchment paper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool completely (about 15 minutes).
Meanwhile, soak cranberries in boiling water to cover 15 minutes; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Beat butter and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Shape dough into 4 (12-inch-long) logs; wrap each log in plastic wrap. Chill 8 hours to 3 days.
Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each log into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets to wire racks, and cool completely (about 20 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 22.2, Cholesterol 95.7, Sodium 626.5, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8, Protein 12.7

SPICY PECAN CHEESE WAFERS

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These cheese wafers are a big hit wherever I take them.

Provided by Beth Henry

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 oz pkg sharp cheddar cheese,grated
1 c unsalted butter, softened
2 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4-1 tsp cayenne pepper(adjust amount according to how hot you want the cheese wafers to be)
1/2 c finely chopped pecans

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix cheese and butter on medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended.
2. Sift flour with salt and cayenne pepper. Stir pecans into the flour mixture. Add to the cheese and butter mixture and mix until a ball of dough forms.
3. Divide the dough into four or five parts and roll each part into a log about the diameter of a quarter. Wrap each log in waxed paper and chill in the fridge for at least two hours or up to two weeks. Logs can also be frozen for up to three months.
4. When ready to bake slice the logs in 1/4 inch slices and place on parchment lined cookie sheets or plain cookies sheets that have not been greased. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Do not allow to get too brown. Cool for about 2 minutes before removing to racks to cool.
5. These are delicious served as an appetizer or with tomato soup.