34 pecan roll recipes

Pecan crisps made with butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, rolled thin and topped with a pecan half. A simple kneaded dough yields tender, nutty cookies with lightly browned edges.

Party cheese log made with cream cheese and sharp cheddar, seasoned with Worcestershire and red pepper, rolled in pecans and parsley. A make-ahead appetizer that chills overnight.

Classic butter pecan snowball cookies rolled in powdered sugar while warm for melt-in-your-mouth tender bites packed with toasted nuts.

Old-fashioned lace cookies with pecans, brown sugar, and corn syrup, rolled into delicate cylinders while still warm. Shatteringly crisp and caramel-sweet.

No-bake cocoa bourbon balls with crushed vanilla wafers, pecans, cocoa powder, and corn syrup rolled in granulated sugar. A classic holiday candy ready in 15 minutes.

Salmon ball appetizer with cream cheese, horseradish, lemon juice, and onion, rolled in crushed pecans and parsley. A no-cook party spread ready after chilling.

Hidden Kisses cookies with chocolate kisses wrapped in buttery pecan shortbread and rolled in powdered sugar. A snowball cookie with a melted chocolate surprise inside.

Santa's Whiskers are festive slice-and-bake cookies with candied cherries and pecans in a buttery dough, rolled in flaked coconut for a snowy, whiskery edge.

Smoky salmon cheese ball made with canned salmon, cream cheese, horseradish, and liquid smoke, rolled in pecans and parsley. A no-cook make-ahead appetizer for parties.

Shrimp cheese ball with cream cheese, horseradish, lemon juice, and liquid smoke rolled in toasted pecans and parsley. A make-ahead party appetizer with real boiled shrimp.

No-bake bourbon whiskey balls rolled in powdered sugar with vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans, and cocoa. A classic Southern holiday treat that gets better the longer it chills.

Butter pecan tea cookies rolled in powdered sugar while warm. A classic snowball cookie with a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread texture, baked until firm but not browned.

Chili cheese roll made with American cheese, cream cheese, and pecans, coated in chili powder. A no-cook appetizer that slices into 40 rounds for crackers and Melba toast.

Mexican wedding cookies (polvorones) made with butter, finely chopped pecans, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon, rolled in powdered sugar while still warm. Tender, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth.

Three cheese balls from one base: blue cheese rolled in fresh herbs, garlicky pecan-coated, and peppercorn-crusted. A retro appetizer that covers every flavor preference on the party platter.

Buttery pecan shortbread cookie balls dipped in vanilla frosting and rolled in tinted coconut. Melt-in-your-mouth tender, baked low and slow, and perfect for holiday cookie exchanges. Makes 48.