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PECAN MACAROON COOKIES



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I got this recipe from an old church cookbook of my Mother's from the 1940's. It's a delicious, chewy cookie.

Provided by Poohbear Pam

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups sifted plain flour
1/3 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups butter or 1 1/4 cups margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup rolled oats

Steps:

  • Mix shortening and sugars, then add eggs.
  • Sift together flour, soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Mix together well.
  • Mixture will be very stiff.
  • Add coconut, pecans, oatmeal and vanilla.
  • Roll into small balls the size of a walnut.
  • Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 28.7, Sodium 116.9, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 2.1

PECAN CHOCOLATE MACAROONS



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Chewy flaked coconut, with the rich sweetness of chocolate and nutty crunch of pecans, these baked cookies make a delightful dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag (14 oz) flaked coconut (about 5 1/3 cups)
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 container (7 oz) semisweet dipping chocolate

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, mix coconut, pecans, condensed milk, vanilla and salt until well blended. Onto cookie sheets, drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls 1 inch apart.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In container, microwave dipping chocolate uncovered on High about 1 minute, stirring once, until chocolate can be stirred smooth. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes. Dip bottoms of macaroons in melted chocolate; tap off excess. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg

BUTTER PECAN COOKIES



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When my daughter was a teen, these butter pecan cookies earned her two blue ribbons from two county fairs. Then 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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-3/4 cups chopped pecans
1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Place chopped pecans and 1 tablespoon butter in a baking pan. Bake at 325° for 5-7 minutes or until toasted and browned, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool. , In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in toasted pecans, pressing nuts into dough. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Beat egg white until foamy. Dip pecan halves in egg white, then gently press one into each ball. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FIRST-PLACE COCONUT MACAROONS



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These coconut macaroons are my husband's favorite and earned me a first-place ribbon at the county fair. I especially like the fact that this recipe makes a small enough batch for the two of us to nibble on without lots left over. -Penny Ann Habeck, Shawano, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Add egg whites and vanilla; mix well., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PECAN MACAROONS



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No clue as to where I got this recipe but I make them all the time. Yes, they are that good!

Provided by Bea L.

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large egg white
1 c brown sugar
2 c pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Beat egg white until almost stiff. Gradually beat in the brown sugar. Fold in the pecans.
  • 2. Drop by teaspoonsful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake @ 300 for approximately 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove immediately from oven.

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