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Crisp Pecan Rounds

By: Denise DeJong

"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."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
40 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 21 servings

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 (no substitutes)
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

Directions

In a 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 wrap. 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 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.