25 Insanely Delicious Pecan Dessert Recipes

Pecans, the cherished nut, bring a decadent, nutty flavor and a delightful crunch to desserts, making them a perfect fit for the holiday season. Whether you’re a fan of the classic pecan pie or intrigued by inventive delights like pecan praline cheesecake and pecan caramel brownies, we’ve curated a collection of the most tantalizing pecan dessert recipes for you to explore. Let’s delve into these delectable dessert recipes.

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

These Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are right out of my mom’s recipe book. They are rich, sweet, and deliciously sticky. They can easily be made ahead of time and popped into the freezer.
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Pecan Sugar Cookies

Brown sugar pecan cookies are soft, sweet and gently spiced. This is an extra special cookie boasting toasted pecans, vanilla extract, dark brown sugar and more, for a rich and festive flavor.
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Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie

I can’t get enough of this amazing chocolate chunk pecan pie! My mom makes it every holiday, and it’s one of the things I look forward to most. It’s the best chocolate pecan pie recipe ever. It’s bursting with pecans and chocolate, and every mouthful will make you say yummmm!!
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The Best Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Making Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate chip cookies is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to celebrate the Fall flavors we all love! Luxurious Chocolate chip cookies loaded with pecans, cinnamon, brown butter, and brown sugar make the cookies wonderfully rich yet very well balanced in sweetness with added sea salt.
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Pecan Upside Down Cake

This exceptional Pecan Upside Down Cake is a perfect dessert for Fall or Thanksgiving; the excellent harmony of moist yogurt cake as the base and caramelised pecan topping! The cake can be made in any pan you have, even in a Bundt pan to turn it into a festive Pecan Upside Down Bundt cake for Thanksgiving!
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Double Chocolate Pecan Blondies

Looking for an easy blondie recipe? I find these double chocolate pecan blondies so good! Blondie bars are so good with anything from a glass of chilled milk to a cup of coffee or hot tea. These blonde brownies are delicious and made with semisweet and white chocolate.
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Air Fryer Candied Pecans

Are you looking for the perfect snack? This recipe for Air Fryer Candied Pecans is the best! You’ll love this fast and easy nut mixture that seriously makes the best-candied pecans!
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How to Make a Homemade Southern Pecan Pie Recipe

Are you STILL intimidated at the thought of making a pecan pie? I am going to share with you step-by-step instructions for how to make my favorite pecan pie recipe. You really can’t get a pecan pie recipe better than this!
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Chocolate Chip Pecan Oatmeal Cookie Recipe Without Butter

Easy No-bake Chocolate Pecan Rum Balls

These easy Chocolate Pecan Rum Balls are soft and fudgy no-bake treats made with chocolate cookie crumbs, toasted pecans, and a kick of rum. They ship well and are great for Christmas and Hanukkah gifts, hostess gifts, and holiday platters. A luscious adults-only treat!
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White Chocolate Marshmallow Pecan Fudge

Smooth and creamy, this White Chocolate Fudge (aka Vanilla Fudge) is easy to make and contains no sweetened condensed milk. Add marshmallows and roasted pecans for variety, or choose another fun mix-in. Perfect for Mother’s Day, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any other day you want to make someone feel special. Even yourself!
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Pecan Protein Bites

Delicious and easy protein bites with all the flavor of pecan pie! I made these Pecan Protein Bites last Thanksgiving, and they were a definite crowd-pleaser! I used coconut sugar to sweeten them, but you can substitute a no-calorie sweetener if you’d like to lower the carbs a bit.
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Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie

Make Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie the centerpiece of your dessert table this Thanksgiving. Toasted pecans, brown sugar, a splash of bourbon, and dark chocolate give this classic pie a modern twist. Nestled in a flaky butter crust with hints of cinnamon, this fudgy pie will make you thankful for fall flavors.
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Butter Tarts

Indulge in a Canadian classic with homemade butter tarts. With a sweet, vanilla-scented filling and flaky pastry shell filled with nuts and raisins, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

Give your favorite cookie a nutty upgrade with this recipe for Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies. Soft, chewy and crunchy in every bite, these brown butter cookies are a trifecta of textures.
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No Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake

This easy (but delectable!) 5 ingredient no bake pecan pie cheesecake can be made with just 30 minutes of active prep time. Vegan version also included!
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Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

This homemade Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe is easy to make with only 6 ingredients & is so much more delicious than the nuts from the mall or fair! Make a batch of candied pecans and use them as a salad topper, enjoy as a sweet snack, or give away as holiday gifts.
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Vegan Maple Candied Pecan Cookies

These Vegan Pecan Cookies are the ultimate combination of sweet and crunchy goodness. These delicious vegan cookies are the perfect healthy fall dessert for cookie season. This easy recipe is made with clean and simple ingredients, and they’re so good nobody will even know they’re vegan or healthy!
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Healthy Vegan Maple Pecan Cookies

These Vegan Maple Pecan Cookies are the perfect soft and chewy cookies for fall. They’re full of pure maple flavors, easy to make, and super healthy! This recipe is guaranteed to be a hit amongst all!
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Vegan Sweet Potato Ice Cream

This Sweet Potato Ice Cream is the perfect easy fall dessert! This creamy ice cream is the best way to sneak extra veggies into your diet. It has the perfect rich texture an sweet flavor, and it’s made with clean and simple ingredients.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake With Candied Pecans

The best pumpkin cheesecake with a candied pecan trim! This easy recipe for a baked cheesecake is full of pumpkin and spice. It is basically a reconstructed pumpkin pie with sweet crunchy candied pecans on top.
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Salted Caramel Turtle Brownies

If you love salted caramel, nuts, and fudge brownies, then this salted caramel turtle brownie recipe is for you! Salted caramel turtle brownies are fudge brownies topped with salted caramel and pecans.
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Mini Pecan Pies (Pecan Tassies)

Flaky and tender mini pecan pies (or pecan tassies) pack all of the rich brown sugar flavor of a pecan pie into a bite size package. This easy make ahead and freezer friendly recipe is perfect for the holiday season!
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Brown Butter Pecan Blondies

These Brown Butter Pecan Blondies are an irresistibly sweet and simple dessert.
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Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

Healthy pumpkin cheesecake bites are outrageously delicious with a gingersnap crust! High in protein, and low carb these mini cheesecakes are perfectly healthy and made with real pumpkin puree!
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New Orleans Pecan Pralines

This pecan pralines recipe has been a beloved family recipe for over 35 years. Whole snappy pecans in a candied sugar coating make these treats irresistible. A classic Southern tradition, native to New Orleans, this one-of-a-kind cookie is quick to make but hard to forget.
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Coconut Pecan Cookies

Indulge your inner cookie monster with this soft & chewy Coconut Pecan Cookies recipe. Brimming with delicious goodies like oatmeal, pecans, and coconut shavings- it’s cookie bliss in one mixing bowl. Includes tips and step by step instructions.
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Easy Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge With Pecans

This Easy Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge with Pecans is the easy fudge recipe you’ve been looking for! A homemade chocolate fudge that is creamy and delicious!
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Caramel Apple Pecan Dump Cake

This Caramel Apple Pecan Dump Cake is an easy dessert to make when you want a caramel apple fix! Perfect fall flavors for autumn or any time of year!
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