German Pecan Thins Recipe

Name: German Pecan Thins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup crushed cornflakes; 1/3 cup water; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 5 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup red and green milk chocolate M&M's

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup red and green milk chocolate M&M's

1
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in pecans and cornflakes.
2
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased
3
. (Dough will spread during baking and cookies will be thin.) Bake at 350u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
4
In a large saucepan, combine water and corn syrup; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Drizzle over cookies; top with M&M's. Store in an airtight container.

2647

kcal

Calories

Fat

455

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, German Pecan Thins falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

German Pecan Thins

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