Ingredients for Dipped Pecan Spritz
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Almond Extract
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 ½ teaspoons shortening (divided)
- 6 ounces white chocolate chips
- Colored sprinkles (optional)
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How to Make Dipped Pecan Spritz
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and 1 cup chopped pecans.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fit a cookie press with a desired disk. Press dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
- Remove cookies from baking sheets and let cool completely on wire racks.
- **Prepare Chocolate Dipping:** In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips with 3/4 teaspoon shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- **Prepare Vanilla Dipping:** In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt 6 ounces white chocolate chips with 3/4 teaspoon shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Dip half of each cookie into the melted semi-sweet chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on waxed paper to set.
- Dip the remaining half of each cookie into the melted white chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on waxed paper to set.
- Sprinkle the vanilla-dipped cookies with colored sprinkles, while the chocolate is still wet.
- Let the cookies harden completely before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
8g
Carbs
1g