Chocolate-Dipped Toffee Pecan Crescents
Indulge in these delectable Chocolate-Dipped Toffee Pecan Crescents, a delightful twist on classic sand tarts. These buttery cookies are infused with rich toffee and finely chopped pecans, then lovingly shaped into crescent moons. Once baked to a perfect golden brown, each crescent is dipped in silky chocolate, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for holiday gatherings, dessert tables, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Share them with loved ones or keep them all to yourself; they're sure to impress!
60
Servings
45
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Powdered sugar
1/2 cup (Sifted)
Butter
1 cup (Softened)
Almond extract or vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (Choose your preference)
All-purpose flour
2 cups (Unbleached)
Salt
1/4 teaspoon (Fine)
Toffee pieces
1/2 cup (Chopped)
Pecans
1 cup (Ground into small pieces)
Chocolate chips
1/2 cup (Semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Shortening
2 teaspoons (For blending with chocolate)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare an ungreased baking sheet.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sifted powdered sugar, softened butter, and almond or vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Gradually add in the salt, flour, ground pecans, and toffee pieces. Mix until the dough is well combined.
4
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, then gently form them into crescent shapes using your hands.
5
Place the crescents about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bottoms are a light golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-baking.
7
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
8
For the chocolate dipping, microwave the chocolate chips and shortening together in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 minute. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
9
Dip half of each cooled crescent cookie into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
10
Place the dipped cookies on a sheet of waxed paper and let them set until the chocolate has hardened.
Nutrition Information
3g
Fat
4.5g
Carbs
0.3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Chocolate-Dipped Toffee Pecan Crescents?
They are buttery crescent-shaped cookies infused with toffee and ground pecans, then dipped in silky melted chocolate.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 60 servings.
What is the calorie count per cookie?
Each crescent cookie contains approximately 45 calories.
What ingredients are needed for the cookie dough?
You will need powdered sugar, butter, almond or vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, toffee pieces, and ground pecans.
Do I use almond or vanilla extract?
You can use 1 teaspoon of either almond extract or vanilla extract based on your preference.
How should the butter be prepared?
The butter should be softened to room temperature before creaming with the powdered sugar.
What kind of flour should I use?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour.
How do I prepare the pecans?
One cup of pecans should be ground into small pieces before being added to the dough.
How much toffee is required?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of chopped toffee pieces.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Should I grease the baking sheet?
No, the instructions specify using an ungreased baking sheet.
How large should the dough balls be?
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls before forming them into crescents.
How do I shape the cookies?
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then gently form them into crescent moon shapes using your hands.
How far apart should the cookies be placed?
Place the crescents about 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
How long is the baking time?
Bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes.
How can I tell if the cookies are finished baking?
The bottoms of the cookies should be a light golden brown.
Where should the cookies cool?
Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
What ingredients are needed for the chocolate dip?
You will need 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of shortening.
How do I melt the chocolate chips?
Microwave the chocolate chips and shortening together for about 1 minute and stir until smooth.
Why is shortening added to the chocolate?
Shortening is used for blending with the chocolate to ensure a smooth, dippable consistency.
How do I dip the cookies?
Dip half of each cooled crescent cookie into the melted chocolate and allow any excess to drip off.
What should I use to let the chocolate set?
Place the dipped cookies on a sheet of waxed paper until the chocolate has hardened.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 3 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
There are 4.5 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in one crescent?
Each cookie provides 0.3 grams of protein.
What type of chocolate chips are best?
You can use either semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.
Is this recipe considered a dessert?
Yes, it is categorized as a dessert and tagged for holiday treats and sweet snacks.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of fine salt.
How many total ingredients are there?
There are 9 ingredients in total.
Are these suitable for holiday dessert tables?
Yes, the description highlights them as perfect for holiday gatherings and dessert tables.