10 Easy Pecan Desserts You’ll Want to Bake Right Now
If you’ve got a bag of pecans sitting in your pantry, this is your sign to put them to good use. From gooey pies to soft cookies and even a layered pecan lasagna (yes, that’s a thing!), these 10 easy pecan desserts are pure comfort baked right into every bite. Sweet, buttery, and just the right amount of nutty, each recipe is simple enough for a weeknight but fancy enough for the holidays. Trust us, you’ll want to bake at least two of these right now.
Pecan Pie Cake
Pecan Pie Cake is what happens when a rich, buttery cake meets that iconic gooey pecan pie filling. Every bite is sweet, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth good. It’s like pecan pie in party clothes, perfect for potlucks, Thanksgiving, or just a slow Sunday afternoon.
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Butter Pecan Cookies
These Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, buttery little bites of heaven loaded with toasted pecans. They taste like everything cozy and homemade, kind of like grandma’s kitchen on a cool fall morning. Best part? They’re easy enough to whip up anytime the cookie craving hits.
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Pecan Pie Muffins
Pecan Pie Muffins are a sweet mash-up between your favorite breakfast treat and dessert. They’re tender, sticky, and full of brown sugar and pecans, basically, mini pecan pies in muffin form. They’re a hit at brunch or as a quick grab-and-go treat.
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Pecan Pie Lasagna
Pecan Pie Lasagna might sound wild, but it totally works. It’s got a crumbly Pecan Sandies crust, creamy layers of cheesecake filling, and a sweet vanilla pecan topping that’s out of this world. It’s rich, cool, and the ultimate no-bake dessert for fall gatherings.
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Pecan Pie Cookies
These Pecan Pie Cookies are like bite-sized versions of the classic holiday dessert. Buttery shortbread on the bottom, sticky pecan filling on top, it’s all the flavor of pecan pie without the fuss of rolling dough or slicing pie.
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Pecan Pie Bark
This Pecan Pie Bark takes everything you love about the classic dessert and turns it into a snackable, crunchy treat. Layers of buttery graham crackers topped with caramelized pecans, it’s quick, addicting, and perfect for gifting or munching on while watching movies.
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Pecan Pie Dip
Pecan Pie Dip is the lazy baker’s dream. It’s creamy, sweet, and loaded with toasted pecans, brown sugar, and cream cheese. Pair it with graham crackers, apple slices, or pretzels, and boom, you’ve got the easiest dessert ever for parties or game day.
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Pecan Upside Down Cake
This Pecan Upside-Down Cake is dripping with buttery caramel flavor and toasted pecans on top of a tender golden cake. It’s an old-school favorite that’s simple but elegant, and it makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible.
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Pecan Shortbread Squares
These Pecan Shortbread Squares are buttery, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Using pecans instead of the usual almonds gives the shortbread a rich, nutty flavor that makes every bite extra cozy. They’re ideal for cookie trays or tea-time treats.
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