christmas pecan swirls
Cream cheese makes these cookies rich and tender and the sweet filling showcases pecans. Last year I made a double batch of these cookies and gave them out to family & friends for Christmas and everyone raved about them! CAUTION! these cookies are addicting!
prep time
25 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
42 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 2 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
How To Make christmas pecan swirls
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Step 1In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide into three portions. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
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Step 2On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 16-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Combine pecans and sugar; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up each rectangle tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Step 3Unwrap and cut into 3/8-in. slices. Place 2-in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 7 dozen.
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