Crisp Pecan Rounds

Name: Crisp Pecan Rounds
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2/3 cup cold butter; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon water; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup cold butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon water
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in syrup. Add pecans. Shape into a 12-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
2

Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3

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4

For glaze, beat egg yolk and water. For topping, combine sugar and cinnamon. Brush glaze over cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
5

Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.