The Pioneer Woman Tasty Kitchen
Profile Photo

Pecan Crunch Cookies

5.00 Mitt(s) 2 Rating(s)2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

System:

10
x

Print Options

Page size Letter 3x5 4x6
Text Size Small Medium Large
Content Include description
Include prep time, etc.
Show image

Description

What is that secret ingredient for such wonderful crunch?

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Softened Butter, Unsalted
  • ½ cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cups Crushed Potato Chips, Regular Flavor
  • ½ cups Finely Chopped Pecans
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • ¼ cups Sugar To Use When Pressing Down Cookies
  • ½ cups Pecan Halves To Top The Cookies

Preparation

Cream together butter, sugar and vanilla.

Stir in potato chips, pecans and flour until well combined.

Form into small balls, about 1/2 inch in diameter.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet or on a parchment paper lined pan.

Press the dough balls down with bottom of a tumbler dipped in sugar.

Top each cookie with a half of a pecan.

Bake at 350F for 12 – 18 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies. Cool completely before serving.

Note: When they are done, the cookies should be light in color…like shortbread.

4 Comments

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Profile photo of HippieDog

HippieDog on 1.15.2011

I cannot wait to try these…..I’m a cookie monster that’s for sure :) Thank you!

Profile photo of Cathy

Cathy on 11.11.2010

Yum! Love anything with that pecan/salt combination..I’m going to try these. Thanks a bunch.
cathy b. @ brightbakes

Profile photo of The Church Cook (Kay Heritage)

The Church Cook (Kay Heritage) on 11.10.2010

Thank you, Sally!

Profile photo of sallypv

sallypv on 11.10.2010

Hey, congrats on this! I love your blog, and I love that this recipe uses an unusual “secret ingredient” . I will definitely add this to my Christmas cookie repertoire.

2 Reviews

You must be logged in to post a review.

Profile photo of Megan

Megan on 1.3.2011

Oh My Goodness So Good! The Texture of the Chips is amazing, you don’t taste the Potatoes you just get this amazing crunch with the buttery’ness of the cookies. I made them for my holiday bake this year and everyone loved them (just not my hips lol– I overindulged!).
Try them you won’t regret it. Directions were spot on. Only think I changed I halved my pecan halves I liked more of the cookie than the nut on top. But, they were good ether way that was just a personal preference.

Profile photo of

on 11.11.2010

Easy…Lovely…..and perfect with hot tea and a good book!..Thank you for sharing!

Related Recipes

Chocolate Chip Oat Squares
Profile Photo by Julia Pinney @ Julia's Cuisine in Desserts
Cookies are great for any season! So, why not make a...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 36 Level: Easy


Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Desserts
A delectable combination of creamy peanut butter, old fashioned rolled oats...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 24 Level: Easy


Vegan Coconut Macaroons
Profile Photo by Kendall Smith in Desserts
These vegan coconut macaroons are a delicious and nutritious dessert or...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 18 Level: Easy


Iced Lemon Cookies
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Desserts
These delectable Iced Lemon Cookies are soft on the inside with...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 20 Level: Easy


Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies (Comfort Cookies)
Profile Photo by Hungry Haley in Desserts
In our search for comfort during uncertain times, let us not...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 16 Level: Easy