CRISP PECAN ROUNDS

Crisp Pecan Rounds image

I adapted an old recipe to produce these lightly sweet cookies. They have a wonderful cinnamon and nutmeg flavor that makes them a favorite at our house for the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup cold butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans
GLAZE:
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon water
TOPPING:
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in syrup. Add pecans. Shape into a 12-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., For glaze, beat egg yolk and water. For topping, combine sugar and cinnamon. Brush glaze over cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. , Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.