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Title: Texas Pecan Recipes (Revised)
Author: Anonymous
Release Date: March 18, 2022 [eBook #67651]
Language: English
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Texas
Pecan
Recipes
Revised
There aren’t many Texans who don’t have a special liking
for pecans grown in the state, usually enjoying them straight
from the shell. But now, more and more people are
incorporating pecans in many different types of recipes. In this
booklet we have included recipes for salads, main dishes,
desserts, candies, and cookies.
The Texas pecan industry has grown significantly from
the days when the nuts were gathered by the family and hauled
to town to sell during the season. Today, modern storage
facilities and packaging make them available year-round. And
if purchasers store pecans properly, they will retain their fresh
flavor and quality for very long periods.
We hope that you find new ways to use pecans in cooking
and that you insist on Texas pecans when you shop.
Reagan V. Brown
Commissioner of Agriculture
Buy Fresh
Texas Pecans
The pecan is the state tree, and quite properly it is named.
It was a source of food for the Indians as well as the early
colonists who found the trees growing on creek and river
banks. With new varieties and commercial cultivation, the
pecan orchards of Texas provide a steady supply of pecans
during the harvesting season from October through
December.
During these months, shoppers can find fresh pecans in
retail outlets and can also purchase from growers themselves
in many areas. Pecans are native to 152 counties in Texas and
are grown commercially in the central part of the state, down
on the western border, and in the Trans-Pecos.
Check with local farm organizations for names of
producers of Texas pecans in your area.
Storage
When stored properly, they retain good taste and high quality.
Whether you buy a small cellophane package of shelled
pecans or a five-pound bag of in-shell pecans, the best place to
store them is in the freezer. Pecans can spoil quickly under
warm temperatures, but will keep fresh one year at 32 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Pecans do not have to be thawed before being added to a
recipe. Even if they are not part of a cooked dish, they will thaw
adequately before serving. Also, portions unused can be
returned to the freezer without any loss of quality. During the
holiday season, keep the pecans refrigerated—even in-shell—until
they are ready to be served.
Table of
Contents
Texas Pecans
Are Full Of
Food Energy
They have protein, carbohydrates, calcium, iron, vitamin
A, ascorbic acid, and small quantities of thiamine, riboflavin,
and niacin. And they have polyunsaturated fats.
[Pg 1]
Appetizers & Salads
CHEESE LOG
- ¼ lb. grated pimiento cheese
-
¼ lb. grated American cheese
-
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
-
½ tsp. garlic juice
-
¾ C. chopped Texas pecans
-
¼ C. paprika
Mix all ingredients except paprika by hand. Shape into log or
ball. Roll in paprika on waxed paper. Refrigerate for at least 1
hour. Slice thin. Serve with crackers.
SALMON LOG
- 1 (1 lb.) can salmon (2 C.)
-
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
-
1 T. lemon juice
-
2 tsp. grated onion
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1 tsp. prepared horseradish
-
¼ tsp. salt
-
⅓ tsp. liquid smoke
-
½ C. chopped Texas pecans
-
3 T. snipped parsley
Drain and flake salmon, removing bones and skin. Combine
salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, horseradish, salt,
and liquid smoke. Mix thoroughly. Chill several hours or
overnight. Combine ½ cup chopped pecans and parsley.
Shape salmon mixture into log; roll in nut mixture. Chill well
and serve with assorted crackers.
PECAN CREAM CHEESE BALL
- 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
-
1 (8½ oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
-
1 C. chopped Texas pecans
-
¼ C. chopped green pepper
-
2 T. chopped onion
-
1 T. seasoned salt
Soften cream cheese. Gradually stir in pineapple, pecans,
green pepper, onion, and salt. Chill well. Form into a ball and
roll in chopped pecans. Chill until serving time. Garnish with
twist of pineapple slices, maraschino cherries, and parsley.
Serve with assorted crackers.
[Pg 2]
PEAR PUREE SALAD
- 1 (1 lb.) can pears (reserving 1 C. juice)
-
½ C. water
-
1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime gelatin
-
¼ tsp. lemon flavoring
-
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
-
1½ C. whipped topping mix
-
½ C. drained and chopped maraschino cherries
-
⅓ C. chopped Texas pecans
Drain pears, reserving 1 cup juice. Add water to juice and heat
until boiling. Dissolve gelatin in liquid. Add lemon flavoring.
Beat cream cheese into warm mixture. Mash or blend pears
and fold into gelatin and cheese mixture until syrupy. Fold in
whipped topping, cherries, and pecans. Pour into 8 inch
square pan or a mold. Chill until set.
BLUEBERRY SALAD
- 1 (8 oz.) can blueberries
-
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
-
2 (3 oz.) pkg. raspberry-flavored gelatin
-
1 C. miniature marshmallows
-
¾ C. chopped Texas pecans
-
½ pt. whipped cream
Drain and reserve juice from blueberries and pineapple. Add
enough water to juice to make 4 cups of liquid. Heat 2 cups of
this liquid to boiling. Dissolve raspberry gelatin in boiling
water. Add the remaining 2 cups liquid. Add fruit,
marshmallows, and pecans. Chill until slightly congealed, then
fold in whipped cream. Chill for 3 or 4 hours before serving.
PECAN-COLA SALAD
- 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
-
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cherry-flavored gelatin
-
1 (1 lb.) can cherries (2 C.)
-
2 (6 oz.) colas
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½ C. chopped Texas pecans
Drain juice off crushed pineapple and heat. Dissolve gelatin in
juice. Add remaining ingredients. Chill until set.
[Pg 3]
CRANBERRY SALAD DELIGHT
- 1 small pkg. raspberry gelatin
-
¾ C. boiling water
-
¾ C. cold water
-
4 C. cranberries
-
2 C. sugar
-
2 orange slices
-
Relish mixture:
-
2 C. halved and seeded red grapes
-
1 C. broken Texas pecans
¼ tsp. lemon rind
Mix small package of raspberry gelatin in ¾ cup boiling water
until dissolved. Add ¾ cup cold water. Place in refrigerator
until slightly thickened. Place cranberries, sugar and orange
slices in food processor and chop fine. Chill. Fold gelatin into
relish mixture. Pour into lightly oiled 2-quart mold. Chill until
congealed. Yield: 10-12 servings.
FROZEN FRUIT SALAD
- 1 (No. 2½) can fruit cocktail
-
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
-
1 C. mayonnaise
-
½ C. red cherries
-
1 C. whipped cream
-
24 marshmallows
-
1 C. chopped Texas pecans
Mix fruit cocktail, cream cheese, and mayonnaise. Add red
cherries, whipped cream, marshmallows, and pecans. Freeze
in ice compartment.
MOLDED CREAM CHEESE—FRUIT SALAD
- ½ pkg. (1½ oz.) lime-flavored gelatin
-
1 C. boiling water
-
1 C. heavy cream, chilled
-
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
-
1 C. chopped Texas pecans
-
1 (1 lb., 4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
-
1 (3 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, cut into eighths
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Chill mixture until slightly
congealed. Whip cream and fold cream into gelatin mixture.
Add cream cheese. Blend well. Add pineapple, maraschino
cherries, and pecans. Mix well. Pour mixture into lightly-oiled
individual molds and chill until set. Unmold. Yield: 8 servings.
[Pg 4]
PINK ARCTIC FREEZE
- 2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
-
2 T. mayonnaise
-
2 T. sugar
-
1 (1 lb.) can whole cranberry sauce (2 C.)
-
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained (1 C.)
-
½ C. chopped Texas pecans
-
1 C. whipping cream
Soften cream cheese. Blend in mayonnaise and sugar. Add
cranberry sauce, pineapple, and pecans. Whip cream and fold
into mixture. Pour into 8½ x 4 x 2½ inch pan and freeze until
firm. Unmold and slice.
TEXAS BEEF NUGGETS
- 2 lb. Texas beef tenderloin
-
⅔ C. flour
-
Salt and pepper
-
2 C. cornflake crumbs
-
1 C. finely chopped Texas pecans
-
½ C. Parmesan cheese
-
1 tsp. paprika
-
½ tsp. nutmeg
-
1 stick (½ C.) butter
-
¼ C. flour
-
2 C. milk
-
1 (10 oz.) pkg. grated sharp cheddar cheese
Cut beef into bite-size pieces (about 1¼ inch square). Place in
plastic or paper bag with flour. Shake until coated. Refrigerate
while continuing preparation. Combine in mixing bowl cornflake
crumbs, pecans, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and nutmeg.
Set aside. In a saucepan melt butter. Add flour and stir until
dissolved. Add milk and heat until mixture bubbles. Stir in
cheese until melted. Set oven at 400 degrees F. Dip each floured
beef cube in cheese sauce, allow to drain a little, then roll in
bowl of dry mixture so all sides are well coated. Place on well-buttered
cookie sheets, leaving space between each. (At this
stage, may be placed in refrigerator until needed.) Bake about 15
minutes until cubes are a deep, golden brown. Serve warm or at
room temperature.
TURKEY-NUT SANDWICH FILLING
- 2 C. minced, cooked turkey
-
½ C. minced celery
-
½ C. finely chopped Texas pecans
-
1/3 C. salad dressing
-
½ tsp. seasoned salt
-
¼ tsp. pepper
Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate. Makes about 3 cups of
filling.
[Pg 5]
NUT PIMIENTO SANDWICH FILLING
- 4 T. finely chopped pimiento
-
4 T. milk
-
2 C. grated sharp cheddar cheese
-
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
-
¼ C. chopped Texas pecans
-
2 hard-cooked eggs
-
½ C. salad dressing
Blend pimiento, milk, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, nuts, and
eggs until smooth. Add salad dressing and mix well.
Meat Dishes &
Stuffing
MEAT LOAF WITH PECAN STUFFING
MEAT LOAF
- 1½ lb. ground beef
-
½ C. chopped green pepper
-
½ C. chopped onion
-
1 tsp. salt
-
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
-
1 C. white bread crumbs
-
½ C. milk
-
1 egg
PECAN STUFFING
- 1 egg
-
¼ C. shortening
-
2 C. whole wheat bread crumbs
-
½ C. chopped celery
-
¼ tsp. black pepper
-
¾ C. meat stock or water
-
½ C. chopped Texas pecans
Combine meat loaf ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Place ½ of
this mixture in bottom of greased loaf pan. Combine pecan
stuffing mixture. Add pecans last. Mix thoroughly. Spread
stuffing mixture on top of meat mixture. Arrange remaining
meat on top of pecan stuffing. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 1½
hours and cool slightly before removing from pan. Yield: 10
servings.
[Pg 6]
HAM SALAD
- 2 C. cubed ham
-
2 C. diced celery or apple
-
½ C. salad dressing
-
¼ tsp. salt
-
¼ C. chopped green pepper
-
¼ C. ground Texas pecans
-
¼ C. chopped onion
Combine ham, celery or apple, and salad dressing. Chill
thoroughly. Just before serving add salt, green pepper,
pecans, and onion. Yield: 6-8 servings.
HOT TURKEY SALAD
- 1 C. cubed, cooked turkey
-
1 C. chopped celery
-
1 C. chopped Texas pecans
-
½ C. mayonnaise
-
1 T. lemon juice
-
1 T. chopped onion
-
½ C. grated cheddar cheese
-
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
-
Crushed potato chips
Mix all ingredients except chips. Place into a baking dish.
Cover the top with crushed chips. Bake about 20 minutes (or
until bubbly around the edges) at 350 degrees F.
BAKED STUFFED PORK CHOPS
- ⅛ C. butter or margarine
-
½ T. chopped onion
-
1 T. chopped celery
-
4 (1 in. thick) pork chops with pocket cut
-
½ C. chopped Texas pecans
-
1½ C. bread crumbs (soft)
-
1 tsp. chopped parsley
-
1 C. finely diced tart apples
-
⅛ tsp. salt
Saute onions and celery in butter. Combine remaining
ingredients for stuffing. Season chops with salt and pepper.
Pack stuffing in chops on both sides. Bake in oven for 45
minutes at 350 degrees F. in a covered casserole. Uncover and
bake for 15 minutes.
NUTTY HAM AND CHEESE GRILLS
Spread butter on one side of 4 pieces of bread. Broil on cookie
sheet until golden brown on one side. Remove and brush other
side with mustard or horseradish mustard. Place a slice of ham
and slice of cheese on each piece of bread. Top with Texas
pecans. Press nuts gently into cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or
until cheese is bubbly. Serve hot. Yield: 4 servings.
[Pg 7]
PECAN HAM ROLL-UPS
- 2 C. cooked mashed sweet potatoes
-
3 T. melted butter
-
½ C. crushed pineapple (reserve juice)
-
½ C. fine bread crumbs
-
3 T. sugar
-
½ C. chopped Texas pecans
-
3 (⅛ in. thick) slices smoked or boiled ham
Combine all ingredients except ham. Mix well. Spread this
filling on the ham slices. Roll as for jelly roll, fastening with
toothpicks. Place in baking dish, and cover with reserved
pineapple juice. Bake in 350 degrees F. oven, 1 hour for
smoked or 20 minutes for boiled ham, basting frequently.
Yield: 3 servings.
BROWN RICE AND NUT DRESSING
- 1 C. uncooked brown rice
-
2½ C. chicken broth (canned)
-
1 tsp. salt
-
1 C. chopped onions
-
1 C. celery
-
1 clove minced garlic
-
1 tsp. salt
-
Dash of pepper
-
1 C. chopped Texas pecans
Combine rice, chicken broth, and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring
once. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Cook
onions, celery, and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in cooked
rice. Add seasoned salt, pepper, and pecans. Serve with baked
breast of chicken. Yield: 6 servings.
NUT STUFFING
(Moist Type for 10-12 lb. Turkey)
- ½ C. butter
-
½ C. chopped onion
-
1 C. chopped Texas pecans
-
¼ C. chopped parsley
-
1 C. chopped celery and leaves
-
2 tsp. salt
-
½ tsp. pepper
-
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
-
8 C. soft bread crumbs
-
1 C. stock or water
-
2 eggs, beaten
Melt butter in a 9 inch skillet. Add onion, cook until soft. Add
pecans, parsley, celery and leaves, salt, pepper, and poultry
seasoning. Mix. Add bread crumbs and mix. Remove from
heat. Add stock or water and eggs. Toss lightly. Yield: about 8
cups.
FLUFFY PECAN POUND CAKE
- 2 C. butter
-
2 C. sugar
-
10 egg yolks (at room temp.)
-
1 tsp. vanilla
-
½ tsp. salt
-
4½ C. sifted cake flour
-
½ tsp. cream of tartar
-
2 C. chopped Texas pecans
-
10 egg whites
Glaze
- ½ C. confectioner’s sugar
-
½ C. milk
Cream butter until very light. Add sugar and gradually beat
until fluffy. Beat in 10 egg yolks, one at a time. Sift flour, salt,
and cream of tartar. Add to butter mixture slowly, mixing only
until well blended. Whip egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Fold
into batter. Fold in 2 cups of chopped Texas pecans. Bake at
325 degrees F. for 1 hour. Cool for 5 minutes before turning out
of pan. Beat glaze mixture until well blended. Pour sugar glaze
slowly over top of warm cake.
WHITE FRUIT CAKE
- ¾ lb. margarine
-
2¼ C. sugar
-
6 eggs (one at a time)
-
3¾ C. flour
-
1 tsp. baking powder
-
Pinch of salt
-
1½ oz. lemon extract
-
½ lb. white raisins
-
1 lb. chopped Texas pecans
-
Jar of mixed candied fruit
Cream together margarine and sugar until smooth. Add 6
eggs, one at a time. Then add flour (reserving ¾ cup) and
baking powder. Combine a jar of mixed candied fruit with the
¾ cup flour and add fruit and flour to creamed mixture. Add a
pinch of salt, lemon extract, white raisins, and chopped Texas
pecans, and blend well. Prepare 2 4 inch x ½ inch loaf pans by
greasing and lining with waxed paper. Bake in a 350 degrees F.
oven for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes
out clean.
[Pg 9]
MOCHA PECAN CAKE
- 2 C. butter
-
1 C. white sugar
-
1½ C. brown sugar
-
6 eggs (one at a time)
-
4 C. flour
-
3 tsp. rum extract
-
1 tsp. baking powder
-
¼ tsp. salt
-
½ C. milk
-
1 T. instant coffee (dissolved in 3 T. hot water)
-
3 C. chopped Texas pecans
Soften butter, then cream with white sugar and brown sugar.
Beat in eggs, one at a time. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add alternately with milk, instant coffee, and rum extract. Fold
in Texas pecans. Pour batter into greased tube or bundt pan.
Bake at 325 degrees F. for 1½ hours.
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE
- ½ C. shortening
-
1 (4 oz.) stick margarine
-
2 C. sugar
-
5 egg yolks
-
2 C. sifted flour
-
1 tsp. soda
-
1 C. buttermilk
-
1 tsp. vanilla
-
1 can flaked coconut
-
1 C. chopped Texas pecans
-
5 egg whites (stiffly beaten)
Cream shortening and margarine; add sugar. Beat until
smooth. Add 5 egg yolks, one at a time, and beat well. Combine
flour and soda. Add to creamed mixture alternately with
buttermilk. Stir in vanilla, flaked coconut, and pecans. Fold in
egg whites. Pour batter into three greased and floured 8 inch
pans. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until cake
tests done. Cool and frost with cream cheese frosting (below).
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
-
½ stick margarine
-
1 tsp. vanilla
-
1 box sifted powdered sugar
Beat cream cheese and margarine together until smooth. Add
vanilla and powdered sugar. Continue to beat until very
smooth and creamy. Spread between the layers and around
sides and on top of three layers. If desired, sprinkle chopped
pecans and/or coconut on cake sides and top.
[Pg 10]
FRESH APPLE CAKE
- 1 C. salad oil
-
2 C. sugar
-
3 eggs
-
3 C. flour
-
1 tsp. salt
-
1 tsp. vanilla
-
1½ tsp. soda
-
½ tsp. nutmeg
-
1 tsp. cinnamon
-
½ tsp. cloves
-
3 C. diced peeled apples
-
1 C. chopped Texas pecans
Cream oil, sugar, and eggs. Add flour, salt, vanilla, soda,
nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves and beat well. Fold in diced
apples and chopped pecans. Bake in greased and floured tube
pan for approximately 1 hour at 350 degrees F. While still in
pan, place cake in a brown paper bag until cool.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE
- 1 C. chopped dates
-
1 tsp. soda
-
1 C. water
-
1 C. sugar
-
½ C. butter
-
2 eggs
-
1 tsp. vanilla
-
1¾ C. flour
-
1 T. cocoa
-
1 small pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
-
½ C. chopped Texas pecans
Mix dates and soda. Boil water and pour over the dates. Cream
sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs to the sugar and butter,
one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla. Blend
flour and cocoa and add to the sugar mixture. Beat well. Fold in
dates and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Pour into well-greased
and floured 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan. Sprinkle pecans over the
top and press into batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Cool pan and cover when cool.
BANANA NUT CAKE
- 1 C. shortening
-
3 C. sugar
-
4 eggs (one at a time)
-
2 C. mashed bananas
-
4 C. sifted flour
-
2 C. chopped Texas pecans
-
1 tsp. vanilla
-
8 T. sour milk
-
2 tsp. soda
Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Add
mashed bananas and sifted flour. Then add pecans and vanilla.
Fold in sour milk and soda. Pour into a 10 inch tube pan. Bake
for 30 minutes at 375 degrees F.
[Pg 11]
TEXAS PECAN PIE
- 4 eggs
-
½ C. brown sugar
-
¾ C. light corn syrup
-
⅛ T. salt
-
1 tsp. vanilla
-
1 T. melted butter
-
1 C. Texas pecan halves
-
1 9 in. unbaked pie shell
Beat eggs until frothy. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, salt,
vanilla, melted butter, and Texas pecan halves. Pour into pie
shell. Bake 10 minutes in 450 degrees F. oven. Reduce to 350
degrees for about half an hour or until knife comes out clean.
Cookies
MOCHA FROSTED DROPS
- ½ C. shortening
-
2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
-
1 C. brown sugar
-
1 egg
-
1 tsp. vanilla
-
½ C. buttermilk
-
1½ C. sifted all-purpose flour
-
½ tsp. soda
-
½ tsp. baking powder
-
¼ tsp. salt
-
½ C. chopped Texas pecans
-
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
Melt shortening and unsweetened chocolate squares in a
saucepan. Cool 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar. Beat in egg,
vanilla, and buttermilk. Sift together flour, soda, baking
powder, and salt. Add to the chocolate mixture. Stir in Texas
pecans and semi-sweet chocolate pieces. Drop from teaspoon
on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F. about 10
minutes. Remove from pan and cool. Frost with mocha frosting
(below). Yield: about 3½ dozen.
Mocha Frosting
- ½ C. butter
-
2 T. cocoa (regular-type dry)
-
2 tsp. instant coffee powder
-
Dash salt
-
2½ C. sifted confectioner’s sugar
-
1½ tsp. vanilla
-
Enough milk (about 3 T.) for spreading consistency
Cream together butter, cocoa, instant coffee, and salt. Beat in
confectioner’s sugar, vanilla, and enough milk for spreading
consistency.
[Pg 12]
NO-BAKE FUDGE COOKIES
- 3 C. oatmeal
-
1 tsp. vanilla
-
1 C. chopped Texas pecans
-
2 C. sugar
-
½ C. cocoa
-
½ C. milk
-
1 (4 oz.) stick margarine
Mix oatmeal, vanilla, and chopped pecans in a large bowl. In a
saucepan bring to a rolling boil sugar, cocoa, milk, and
margarine. Pour second mixture over first. Stir thoroughly and
drop by teaspoonful on waxed paper. Cookies are ready to eat
when cool. Yield: about 60 cookies.
PECAN SUGAR COOKIES
- ½ C. butter
-
1 C. shortening
-
1 C. powdered sugar
-
1 egg
-
2¼ C. flour
-
½ tsp. soda
-
½ tsp. cream of tartar
-
1 T. milk
-
¼ C. crushed Texas pecans
-
Decorator sugar (enough for tops of cookies)
Mix all ingredients except pecans and decorator sugar. Roll
into small balls and place on a cookie sheet. Press down with a
glass dipped in sugar. Sprinkle Texas pecans and decorator
sugar on the top. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12 minutes.
PEACH REFRIGERATOR COOKIES
- ¾ C. butter
-
1½ C. brown sugar
-
1 egg
-
2½ C. flour
-
3 tsp. baking powder
-
1 tsp. salt
-
¼ C. milk
-
1 C. chopped dried peaches
-
1 C. chopped Texas pecans
Cream butter, brown sugar, and egg. Sift flour, baking powder,
and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Add
dried peaches and pecans. Mix well. Shape into rolls and wrap
in waxed paper. Place in freezer until ready to bake. Slice thin
and bake on cookie sheet in 400 degrees F. oven for 12-15
minutes.
[Pg 13]
PECAN CINNAMON COOKIES
- 3 egg whites
-
1½ C. sugar
-
¾ tsp. cinnamon
-
4½ to 5 C. ground Texas pecans (enough so dough will hold shape the size of a walnut)
Beat egg whites and sugar for 15 minutes. Add cinnamon. Mix
thoroughly. Add Texas pecans. Bake on greased cookie sheet
½ inch apart for 40 minutes at 275 degrees F.
PECAN CRUNCH BARS
- ¼ C. shortening
-
½ C. brown sugar
-
1 C. sifted flour
-
2 T. flour
-
½ tsp. baking powder
-
½ tsp. salt
-
2 eggs, beaten
-
1 C. brown sugar
-
2 tsp. vanilla
-
1 C. shredded coconut
-
1 C. chopped Texas pecans
First layer: Cream together shortening and brown sugar until
light. Add sifted flour. Mix until crumbly. Press mixture evenly
in greased pan (7 x 11 x 1½ inch). Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15
minutes. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix together eggs,
brown sugar, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients and
mix well. Add shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Pour
the second layer on top of the first as soon as it comes from the
oven. Bake about 30 minutes longer. Cut into 24 bars.
COFFEE CRESCENTS
- 1 C. butter, softened
-
1 C. sugar
-
Juice of 1 orange
-
½ tsp. orange extract
-
3 C. flour
-
½ C. chopped Texas Pecans
-
½ tsp. soda
-
1 tsp. baking powder
-
1 C. sugar
-
½ C. honey
-
¾ C. brewed coffee
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add juice of
orange and orange extract. Combine flour, soda, and baking
powder. Add gradually to the creamed mixture. Chill dough 1
hour. Roll out to ¼ inch thickness on floured board. Cut with
crescent-shaped cookie cutter. Place on greased cookie
sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 8 minutes or until delicately
browned. Cool. Combine sugar, honey and brewed coffee in
saucepan. Bring to boil and simmer 5 minutes. Dip the cooled
cookies in honey mixture and sprinkle with chopped Texas
pecans. Place on cake racks to drain. Yield: 4 dozen.
[Pg 14]
SANTA’S THUMBPRINT
- 1 C. shortening
-
½ C. sugar
-
½ C. brown sugar, firmly packed
-
1 egg
-
1 tsp. vanilla
-
½ tsp. almond extract
-
2 C. flour
-
¼ tsp. soda
-
¼ tsp. salt
-
1½ C. oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)
-
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
-
48 Texas pecan halves
Beat shortening, gradually adding sugar and brown sugar.
Beat until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Sift
together flour, soda, and salt. Stir into creamed mixture. Blend
in oats. Shape dough into small balls and place on ungreased
cookie sheets. Make a hollow in each ball. Bake in a preheated
375 degrees F. oven for 10-12 minutes. Melt semi-sweet
chocolate pieces in top of double boiler. Spoon melted
chocolate into center of each cookie. Top with pecan half.
Chill until chocolate is firm. Yield: 4 dozen.
PECAN TASSIES
- 1 (3 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
-
½ C. softened butter
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1 C. sifted flour
-
1 egg
-
¾ C. brown sugar
-
1 T. softened butter
-
1 tsp. vanilla
-
¼ tsp. salt
-
½ C. Texas pecans
Blend cream cheese and ½ cup butter in mixing bowl. Stir in
flour. Chill 1 hour. Shape into 24 small balls. Place in
ungreased 1¾ inch muffin pans. Press dough against the
bottom and sides of the pan. Sprinkle pecans over the dough.
Beat together egg, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, vanilla,
and salt until smooth. Spoon egg mixture into dough and top
with enough Texas pecans to cover top. Bake at 325 degrees F.
until filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool; remove from pans.
Yield: 2 dozen.
TEXAS HONEY BALLS
- 1 C. butter
-
½ C. honey
-
2 C. flour
-
½ tsp. salt
-
2 tsp. vanilla
-
2 C. chopped Texas pecans
Cream butter. Add honey, flour, salt, and vanilla. Mix well. Add
Texas pecans. Chill. Roll into small balls and bake on greased
cookie sheet at 325 degrees F. for 20 minutes. Yield: 4 dozen.
BEST EVER PECAN CANDY
- 2 C. sugar
-
1 C. buttermilk
-
1 tsp. soda
-
2 tsp. vanilla
-
1½ C. chopped Texas pecans
Combine sugar, buttermilk, and soda in a large saucepan.
Cook over low heat to soft ball stage (236 degree F. on candy
thermometer). Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. Add
vanilla and Texas pecans. Beat until slightly thickened. Drop
by teaspoonful onto waxed paper.
PECAN ROLL
- 2 C. sugar
-
1 C. brown sugar
-
⅛ tsp. salt
-
1 C. light cream
-
¼ C. corn syrup
-
2 T. butter
-
Powdered sugar (enough to dust pastry board)
-
½ C. chopped Texas pecans
Cook sugar, brown sugar, salt, cream, and corn syrup until
mixture forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water. Remove
from fire. Add butter. Cool. Beat until creamy, turn out on
pastry board dusted with powdered sugar. Knead until firm.
Shape into roll and roll in Texas pecans. Press nuts firmly into
candy. Keep in a cool place until firm enough to slice.
MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY
- 1 stick melted margarine
-
2 C. chopped Texas pecans
-
1 can sweetened condensed milk
-
1 small can coconut
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1½ box powdered sugar
-
1 large pkg. chocolate chips
-
4 oz. paraffin
Mix margarine, Texas pecans, sweetened condensed milk,
coconut, and powdered sugar. Drop small pieces on waxed
paper. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Melt in double boiler chocolate
chips and paraffin and mix together well. Using a toothpick,
dip each piece into melted chocolate chips and paraffin.
[Pg 16]
PECAN CLUSTERS
- ¼ C. butter or margarine
-
½ C. sugar
-
1 egg
-
1½ squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
-
2 tsp. vanilla
-
½ C. flour
-
¼ tsp. baking powder
-
½ tsp. salt
-
1½ C. broken Texas pecans
Cream butter and sugar. Add egg, unsweetened chocolate,
and vanilla. Mix well. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir
into creamed mixture. Add Texas pecans. Drop from teaspoon
onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10
minutes. Yield: 1½ dozen.
CREAMY PRALINES
- 2 C. sugar
-
1 C. brown sugar
-
½ C. milk
-
¼ C. butter
-
¼ tsp. salt
-
3 C. chopped Texas pecans
Combine sugar, brown sugar, milk, butter, and salt in
saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil. Add Texas pecans. Continue
cooking to the soft ball stage. Remove from heat. Stir until the
candy looks creamy. Spoon out onto waxed paper to cool.
FOR FREE RECIPES AND INFORMATION
ABOUT TEXAS FOOD AND FIBER PRODUCTS WRITE:
REAGAN V. BROWN, COMMISSIONER
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
P.O. BOX 12847, CAPITOL STATION
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711
M-62-510R-5/79 Revised
Transcriber’s Notes
Page 5: In the original recipe for meat loaf, “½ C. milk” was repeated twice.
A few minor adjustments were made to improve consistency in formatting.
The loaf pan size for White Fruit Cake was 2 4 inch x ½ in the original and has been left this way, although we are not aware of any pan of that size.
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