39 Best Pecan Desserts That Are Perfect for Fall

ByJennifer

We’ve gathered some easy pecan dessert recipes that are perfect for any occasion. These treats are simple to make and highlight the rich, nutty flavor that pecans bring to every bite. Whether you’re planning to share with friends or just looking for a sweet treat, these recipes are sure to hit the spot.

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This Chocolate Pecan Pie is the perfect blend of tradition and a fun twist, making it a go-to for any occasion. Its combination of rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and gooey filling makes it a dessert you’ll want to make over and over.

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Pecan Bread

Pecan Bread with Cinnamon Topping recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Pecan Bread is a go-to recipe when you want something quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. The combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans makes it a perfect fall treat.

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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Pecan Pie Dump Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is the perfect combination of simplicity and indulgence. With its rich, caramel-infused pecan filling and buttery, crumbly topping, it’s a dessert that everyone will love.

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Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Sweet Potato Pecan Pie combines delicious fall flavors. Gently spiced creamy sweet potatoes topped with pecans are baked in a flaky crust.

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Pumpkin Dump Cake with Pecans

A slice of pumpkin coffee cake on a plate with a fork.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Our perfectly spiced, moist, and creamy Pumpkin Dump Cake is the perfect easy dessert to make this fall and holiday season!

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Sweet Potato and Pecan Bread

Sweet Potato Bread recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Sweet Potato Bread is a warm, flavorful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Its easy preparation, rich flavor, and comforting texture make it a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

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Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

This homemade Pecan Pie is the perfect dessert for any special occasion or holiday gathering. Its buttery, flaky crust and rich, gooey filling will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re serving it with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a dessert that’s sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Banana Pecan Bread

Two slices of banana bread on a plate.
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This tried-and-tested Banana Pecan Bread recipe will give you moist, firm, and sweet banana bread every time. This is an easy, no-fuss recipe.

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Pumpkin Milkshake

Pumpkin Milkshake recipe by Tessie's Table.
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Creamy Pumpkin Milkshake blended with salted caramel ice cream, warm spices, and topped with whipped cream and crunchy pecans.

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BONUS RECIPE – Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans and Marshmallows

Sweet Potato Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans and Marshmallows is sure to become your new go-to Thanksgiving recipe! It’s simple, easy, and so delicious. A flavorful sweet potato base is layered with crunchy, candied pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows.

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Pecan Sugar Cookies

A plate of cookies with icing and pecans.
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You’re going to love this pecan sugar cookie recipe. The brown sugar pairs with molasses, maple syrup, cinnamon, and more for a deliciously rich flavor in every bite. Whether you’re looking for melt-in-your-mouth cookies to make for the holidays or you just love sugar cookies and pecans, this recipe might just tick all your boxes. You won’t regret making these!

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Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans recipe by xoxoBella.
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Candied pecans combine sweetness with crunch, along with that distinctive nutty flavor. They are easy to make with a variety of uses!

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Double Chocolate Pecan Blondies

Double Chocolate Pecan Blondies recipe by xoxoBella.
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Looking for an easy blondie recipe? I find these double chocolate pecan blondies so good! Blondie bars are so good with anything and a great treat. These blonde brownies are delicious and made with semisweet and white chocolate.

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Easy No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls

Chocolate-covered pecan bites on a white background, one cut in half to show filling.
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Pecan Pie Balls are an easy no-bake snack that tastes just like pecan pie. These bite-sized treats are rich and sweet with a nutty crunch.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars recipe by Seasonal Cravings.
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These Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are right out of my mom’s recipe book. They are rich, sweet and deliciously sticky.

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Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars recipe by Princess Pinky Girl.
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars have a buttery graham cracker crust that bakes below a creamy cheesecake filling and is covered with a candied pecan pie topping.

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Easy Southern Pecan Pie

Easy Southern Pecan Pie recipe by Princess Pinky Girl.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

This easy-to-make Pecan Pie recipe is a classic, old-fashioned decadent dessert with my favorite flavor combination of sweet and salty. With a simple homemade filling and store-bought pie crust, this hassle-free holiday pie only takes 10 minutes to prepare but tastes like you spent all day baking.

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Pecan Sandies

Pecan Sandies recipe by Princess Pinky Girl.
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Easy Pecan Sandies are a buttery shortbread-based cookie studded with plenty of pecan pieces and baked with a chopped pecan on top.

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Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies recipe by Princess Pinky Girl.
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Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, thick, chewy, and packed with toasted pecan pieces. The caramel drizzle takes this sweet and salty dessert over the top!

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No-Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Pecan Pie Cheesecake (No-Bake) recipe by Princess Pinky Girl.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

This no-bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake is a decadent treat one part pecan pie, one part cheesecake. With a no-bake crust and no need to pre-bake the filling.

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Pecan Pie Brownies

Pecan Pie Brownies recipe by Princess Pinky Girl.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

Pecan Pie Brownies take only 10 minutes to prepare using a boxed brownie mix to make a crunchy, chewy, sweet, and salty Thanksgiving treat!

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Pecan Pie Bites

Pecan Pie Bites recipe by Princess Pinky Girl.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

These simple Pecan Pie Bites are made in a muffin pan using only 6 ingredients. Easy to make and quick to bake, these mini pies have a delicious combination of flavors and textures–the crust is buttery, the filling is sweet and gooey, and the pecans add a plentiful crunch in every handheld bite.

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Maple Pecan Squares

Maple Pecan Squares recipe by Simply Stacie.
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These Maple Pecan Squares are so addicting! They are a cross between a butter tart and pecan pie. You’ll love this easy maple syrup dessert!

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Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Pecan Pie Cheesecake recipe by Simply Stacie.
Photo Credit: Simply Stacie.

This Pecan Pie Cheesecake combines two dessert favorites into one! Creamy cheesecake filling is topped by a sweet layer of caramel pecans for a mouthwatering dessert.

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Pecan Butter Tarts

Pecan Butter Tarts recipe by Simply Stacie.
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Pecan Butter Tarts are a classic Canadian dessert that are actually easy to make. They are sweet, gooey and the perfect treat.

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Caramel Pecan Cheesecake

Caramel Pecan Cheesecake recipe by Simply Stacie.
Photo Credit: Simply Stacie.

Caramel Pecan Cheesecake has a caramel layer followed by cheesecake filling and topped with pecans and caramel. Perfect for your sweet tooth.

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Caramel Maple Pecan Muffins

Caramel Maple Pecan Muffins recipe by Kitchen Divas.
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Caramel Maple Pecan Muffins are a fabulous treat, perfect for any occasion! There are few better flavor combinations than caramel, maple and pecans!

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Caramel Pecan Cake

Caramel Pecan Cake recipe by Kitchen Divas.
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Caramel Pecan Cake includes homemade caramel syrup, caramel frosting and a caramel cake! Covered in pecans or toffee bits this dessert will not disappoint!

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Brown Butter Pecan Cookies

Brown Butter Pecan Cookies recipe by Bonni Bakery.
Photo Credit: Bonni Bakery.

These brown butter pecan cookies are thick and chewy and packed with toasted pecans. The perfect cookie to for some yummy fall baking!

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Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches

Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches recipe by Kitchen Divas.
Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Everyone will love these amazing butter pecan ice cream sandwiches! Crispy and butter pecan cookies are filled with a homemade no-churn butter pecan ice cream making the ultimate ice cream cookie sandwich.

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Pecan Cobbler

Pecan Cobbler recipe by Lamberts Lately.
Photo Credit: Lamberts Lately.

Pecan Cobbler is an easy dessert made with cake mix and 6 other simple ingredients. Enjoy crunchy pecans in a warm, melt-in-your-mouth cobbler.

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Pecan Pie Mini Muffins

Pecan Pie Mini Muffins recipe by The Cookin Chicks.
Photo Credit: The Cookin Chicks.

Pecan Pie Mini Muffins are made using only 5 ingredients and can be served for breakfast or dessert! Tastes just like pecan pie!

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Maple Pecan Sourdough Scones

Maple Pecan Sourdough Scones recipe by Foragers of Happiness.
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These easy sourdough scones are a perfect treat you can make with only a few pantry staple ingredients.

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Coconut Pecan Cookies

Coconut Pecan Cookies recipe by Worldly Treat.
Photo Credit: Worldly Treat.

These coconut pecan cookies are mouth-watering, made with toasted coconut and crunchy pecans; these cookies are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. The subtle hint of coconut extract adds an extra layer of flavor, making them irresistibly delicious.

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Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie

Pecan pie with chocolate and pecans on a plate.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

If a gooey pecan and chocolate dessert sounds good to you, try this pie for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Pecan Pie Fudge Brownies

Pecan Pie Fudge Brownies recipe by Whiskful Cooking.
Photo Credit: Whiskful Cooking.

Pecan Pie Fudge Brownies Ingredients: 18.3 oz brownie mix · 3 eggs · 3/4cup white granulated sugar · 1/2 cup brown sugar…

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Homemade Pecan Brittle

Homemade Pecan Brittle recipe by The Casual Foodist.
Photo Credit: The Casual Foodist.

Crunchy, salty, buttery and sweet a batch of pecan brittle is absolutely irresistable. This recipe for Homemade Pecan Brittle is delicious, easy to make and perfect for the holidays.

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Pecan Pie Tart

Pecan Pie Tart recipe by Chenée Today.
Photo Credit: Chenée Today.

Southern pecan pie tart recipe is an elegant holiday dessert! The best pecan tart recipe is such an easy pecan pie recipe!

Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Tart

Apple Layer Cake With Candied Pecans

Apple Layer Cake With Candied Pecans recipe by Two Sisters Mix It Up.
Photo Credit: Two Sisters Mix It Up.

Apple Layer Cake with Candied Pecans is full of apples, blueberries, and pumpkin and topped with buttercream and candied nuts.

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