Dipped Pecan Spritz Recipe

Delight your taste buds with these elegant Dipped Pecan Spritz Cookies! These pretty, pecan-studded shortbread cookies are dipped in rich, creamy chocolate and vanilla for a delightful crunch and decadent flavor. A perfect treat for holidays or any special occasion! Get the recipe from Taste of Home inspired recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 52.1 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dipped Pecan Spritz

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How to Make Dipped Pecan Spritz

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 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.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and 1 cup chopped pecans.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fit a cookie press with a desired disk. Press dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
  7. Remove cookies from baking sheets and let cool completely on wire racks.
  8. **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.
  9. **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.
  10. Dip half of each cookie into the melted semi-sweet chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on waxed paper to set.
  11. Dip the remaining half of each cookie into the melted white chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on waxed paper to set.
  12. Sprinkle the vanilla-dipped cookies with colored sprinkles, while the chocolate is still wet.
  13. Let the cookies harden completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

8g

Carbs

1g