Crispy Pecan Sticks
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly crispy pecan sticks—a heavenly fusion of buttery, flaky pastry and a sweet, nutty cinnamon filling. Perfect for dessert spreads or afternoon treats, this quick and easy recipe combines the richness of pecans with a light brown sugar and cinnamon blend, tucked inside a tender, golden pastry. Each stick is topped with optional coarse sugar for an extra crunch, making them both visually stunning and utterly satisfying. Ready in just 40 minutes and yielding 24 servings, these pecan sticks are ideal for entertaining or as a make-ahead snack. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack or a new addition to your holiday baking repertoire, crispy pecan sticks add charm and flavor to any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 220 grams all-purpose flour
- 170 grams unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 60 milliliters milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 100 grams light brown sugar
- 100 grams pecans (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 20 grams coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar.
Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter (or your fingertips) to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla extract, and egg. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined and a dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until it comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Roll the dough out into a rectangle roughly 1/4 inch (6mm) thick.
In a small bowl, mix the light brown sugar, pecans, and ground cinnamon to create the filling.
Sprinkle the filling mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, pressing lightly to adhere.
Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, slice the dough into thin sticks approximately 1 inch (2.5cm) wide and 4 inches (10cm) long.
Carefully transfer the sticks onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
If desired, sprinkle coarse sugar over the sticks for added crunch.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the sticks are golden brown and crisp.
Allow the pecan sticks to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.4 g | 285% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.2 g | 491% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 602 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 175 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 358.3 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 177.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 999 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
