This collection has everything from shortcut bakes to made-from-scratch favorites, all featuring the crunch and warmth of pecans. Whether you’re planning a casual dessert or a festive spread, these recipes cover all the bases.
Many of these are easy to prep with pantry staples, and several make great use of time-savers like canned dough or boxed mix. Others, like homemade pie or cheesecake, are perfect when you’re ready to go all-in for a crowd-pleasing finish.
Ready for something nutty, sweet, and totally satisfying? Pick a recipe (or two) and start baking—there’s no wrong choice here.
Grandma’s secret Oatmeal Cake: A budget-friendly dessert with decadent coconut pecan frosting
This old-fashioned oatmeal cake is rich with warm spices and has a tender texture thanks to soaked oats. It’s topped with a sweet coconut pecan frosting and makes a budget-friendly dessert that feels homemade and comforting.
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Furrs Cafeteria Pineapple Millionaire Pie
A throwback classic made with a creamy pineapple filling, chopped pecans, and a graham cracker crust. This no-bake pie takes just 20 minutes and is great for holidays or potlucks.
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Pecan Sticky Buns with Frozen Bread Dough
Using frozen bread dough makes these sticky buns super simple to prep. Topped with gooey caramel and crunchy pecans, they’re a sweet, soft treat you can serve for breakfast or dessert.
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Cracker Barrel Chocolate Pecan Pie: A Decadent Dessert for All Seasons
A rich twist on a classic, this pie blends chocolate chips with a gooey pecan filling in a buttery crust. It’s easy to make and brings a little something extra to your usual pecan pie lineup.
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Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
These cookies have crispy edges, soft centers, and are packed with pecans and two types of chocolate chips. Easy to bake and hard to resist, they’re perfect for cookie lovers who like a bit of crunch.
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Peanut Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe: With Oatmeal
These chewy cookies mix creamy peanut butter, oats, and chopped pecans for a simple dessert with big flavor. They come together fast and make a great grab-and-go snack.
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Banana Nut Bread with Maple Syrup and Pecans
This moist banana bread gets a flavor boost from maple syrup and chopped pecans. A great way to use overripe bananas and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting.
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Sheet Pan Brownies using Box Mix
Boxed brownie mix gets a tasty upgrade with pecans, marshmallows, and a drizzle of homemade chocolate sauce. Baked on a sheet pan for easy slicing—great for feeding a crowd.
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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Cake
This cozy fall dessert is flavored with warm spices and topped with cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans. Perfect for holiday tables or any time you’re craving a seasonal treat.
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Pecan Rolls from Canned Cinnamon Rolls
Turn canned cinnamon rolls into a fast treat by adding a quick caramel pecan topping. Bakes in under 30 minutes and is perfect for brunch or dessert with minimal prep.
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Mini Pecan Tarts
All the flavor of classic pecan pie in bite-sized tart shells. These mini tarts are ideal for parties or dessert trays when you want something sweet and portable.
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Homemade Pecan Pie
This from-scratch pecan pie uses a flaky crust, brown butter filling, and just the right hint of spice. A holiday essential that never goes out of style.
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Candied Pecans
Sweet, crunchy, and cinnamon-spiced, these candied pecans are easy to make and perfect for snacking or gifting. Just a few ingredients and minimal hands-on time.
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Spiced Pecans
These sweet-and-savory pecans are roasted with spices for a snack that works for tailgates, gifts, or grazing boards. Simple to make and full of flavor.
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Pecan Coffee Cake
This moist coffee cake is layered with a rich pecan filling and finished with a gooey glaze. Ideal for holiday mornings or weekend brunch.
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake
A creamy cheesecake base is topped with a layer of pecan pie filling for a decadent dessert that blends two favorites. Great for holidays or when you want something extra special.
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Rhubarb Cinnamon Pecan Cake
Tart rhubarb, warm cinnamon, and crunchy pecans come together in this balanced cake that’s perfect for spring or fall. A good pick if you like a bit of tang with your sweets.
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Mini Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
These mini cinnamon rolls are baked in muffin tins and topped with caramel and pecans. Bite-sized and easy to share—perfect for brunch, parties, or snacking on the go.
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