Pecan recipe collection

Very tasty fruitcake, all kinds of candied fruits in the cake, looks great, great flavor! Family and friends enjoyed it

Buttery, sharp cheddar crackers studded with crunchy pecans and a sneaky kick of red pepper. This slice-and-bake appetizer chills overnight and bakes in minutes. Guaranteed to crack any snack craving wide open.

Whole apples stuffed with brown sugar, pecans, and currants, wrapped in foil and baked right in the campfire coals. A rustic outdoor dessert ready in 25 minutes.

Four-ingredient cherry dump cake with a buttery yellow cake mix crust, two cans of cherry pie filling, and a nutty crumble topping. Served warm with ice cream.

Moist and tasty. Good for breakfast or a snack during the day.

Gooey caramel and chocolate chip bars made with German chocolate cake mix and pecans. A semi-homemade shortcut dessert that bakes in under 30 minutes.

Chinese fried pecans soak whole pecan halves in boiling water, coat them in sugar, dry overnight, and fry to a crackling glazed shell. Restaurant-style sweet appetizer or party snack.

Hot baked chipped beef dip with cream cheese, sour cream, green pepper, and crunchy pecans on top. A retro crowd-pleasing appetizer that's ready in 40 minutes. Serve with crackers or chips.

Chocolate apricot upside-down cake with a caramelized brown sugar base, tender apricot halves, and pecans beneath a cocoa-rich batter. Served with cinnamon whipped cream.

Fudgy mini chocolate brownie bites with espresso, Kahlua, and a pecan half pressed into each one. Baked in mini muffin tins for rich, two-bite indulgence. Freezer-friendly for up to a month.

A moist chocolate banana snack cake made with buttermilk, mashed ripe bananas, and cocoa. No eggs, low in oil, topped with chocolate chips and nuts. Cut into lunchbox-friendly squares.

Chocolate and caramel give this thumbprint cookie from Kathy T. Preston of Milwaukee a different twist.

Chocolate chip pecan cookie dough shaped into festive wreath rings, baked golden, iced in white, and decorated with red and green gumdrop flowers. Makes 4 wreaths for holiday gifting, cookie swaps, or edible centerpieces.

Paper-thin, crispy lace cookies loaded with chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Just half a cup of flour lets the batter spread into delicate, golden wafers with lacey edges. Soft out of the oven, shatteringly crisp once cooled.

A bread machine chocolate date-nut loaf made with whole wheat flour, cocoa, instant coffee, chopped dates, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Dump the ingredients in and press start. Five minutes of hands-on work for a fragrant, hearty loaf.

Three-layer chocolate mint brownies with a fudgy pecan base, creamy mint frosting, and glossy chocolate glaze on top. Think grasshopper brownie vibes with serious homemade flavor.