19 Best Butter Pecan Desserts

When you think of butter pecan desserts, you probably think of butter pecan ice cream. But that same rich and sweet melt-in-your-mouth flavor in butter pecan ice cream works great for all kinds of desserts.

From cookies to cakes, and of course those old-school blondies, there are so many different ways to create mouth-watering desserts with that classic buttery flavor. I hope you enjoy this list of some of our favorites!

And speaking of nutty desserts, try this amazing Nutella Bars Recipe and these No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars!

Why We Love These Desserts

These great desserts are amazing go-to recipes. You likely have the simple ingredients for them in your house already! 

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These recipes are easy to throw together for a bake sale, special occasions like a dinner party, or just to spoil your family members with a sweet treat. 

Easy Butter Pecan Cookie Bar Recipe

This easy recipe for butter pecan cookie bars is perfect for the next time everyone wants something sweet. Make a big batch and freeze the rest for later.

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Best Butter Pecan Cupcake in the World

Butter pecan cupcakes combine the old-fashioned cake texture and butter pecan ice cream flavors. If you’re a butter pecan ice cream fan, you’ll love this cupcake!

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Butter Pecan Fudge Swirl No-Churn Ice Cream

Don’t have an ice cream maker? This is the best way to make a large bowl of butter pecan and fudgy ice cream. The base is heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk that you whip up with an electric mixer.

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Crown Royal Cupcakes

Who would guess Crown Royal Cupcakes would be such a hit? Discovering the deep delicious flavors of Crown Royal gave me the idea of adding it to a butter pecan cupcake, and it was a huge hit!

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Keto Pecan Shortbread Cookies

These cookies are grain-free, sugar-free, and have a dairy-free option, too. If you’re looking for great pecan shortbread flavor that meets your dietary needs, you need to check out this recipe.

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Butter Pecan Cookies

Soft and chewy, these delightful cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth flavor of butter pecans and brown butter that a lot of people will find irresistible.

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Butter Pecan Fudge

Flavored with brown butter, chopped pecans, and cinnamon, this butter pecan fudge tastes just like the ice cream. (But it won’t melt at room temperature!)

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Toffee Pecan Bars

A recipe box classic with toffee, chocolate, and pecan flavors! To make sure the toffee chips don’t stick to the bottom of the pan, use parchment paper for easier cleanup.

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Brown Butter Pecan Cake

This butter pecan cake with cream cheese frosting between each cake layer is made with toasted pecans for an extra rich flavor. You can tell the significant difference between this and ordinary boxed cake mix!

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Butter Pecan Ice Cream Muffins

Actual ice cream is on the ingredient list for these muffins! Using butter pecan ice cream gives that creamy vanilla and nutty flavor that you love in ice cream, but as a muffin.

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Caramel, Pecan Butter, and Banana Pie

A delightful pecan pie crust filled with bananas and topped with caramel sauce. Bring this to a party and the entire pie will be gone before you know it!

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CCinnamon Pecan Brown Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Brown butter is the secret to these cookies with a nutty, caramel flavor and a balance of crispy and chewy. The good news is that these are easy to make because you’ll need to make a second batch once your family gives them a try.

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No-Churn Butter Pecan Ice Cream (Easy!)

In less than 15 minutes, you can have this ice cream ready to chill in your freezer – no ice cream maker required. A little bit of maple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness to the salty buttered pecans.

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Pecan Praline Chocolate Chip Cookies

Looking for a sweet snack? These bite-sized pecan praline chocolate chip cookies are a perfect way to have a delightful afternoon treat or to bring to your next party.

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Butter Pecan Bread

A loaf of butter pecan bread makes a wonderful breakfast or afternoon snack. It’s not too sweet, but buttery and rich.

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Southern Pecan Pound Cake

This moist cake is a southern staple, with tons of butter, light brown sugar, and of course a bunch of toasted pecans. You’ll get the crunchy pecan taste in every sinful bite!

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Classic Butter Pecan Blondies

Whip up these classic blondies in less than an hour. Their golden-brown goodness with a hint of chocolate is a family favorite.

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Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

Whether you make them for dessert or breakfast, this cross between carrot cake and cinnamon rolls with its ooey-gooey salted caramel sauce and chopped pecans is a treat any time of day.

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Pecan Sandies Recipe

Here’s the quintessential pecan sandies recipe, a classic shortbread with some added sweetness from butterscotch chips and the crunch of chopped pecans. Perfect for tea time – or any time!

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For more amazing dessert recipes with nuts, check out these easy Snickers Bars and this white chocolate biscotti.

Tips for Making Butter Pecan Desserts

1.  Like all nuts, pecans can go bad. If you have an open bag of pecans, it will last for about six months if shelled or up to a year if unshelled. To have them last longer, put them in the fridge or freezer.

2. When looking for pecans, lighter is better. Pecans turn darker over time because of oxidation. The darker the pecan, the more likely it will be bitter or even rancid.

3. In a pinch, you can substitute walnuts for pecans. It won’t have the same flavor, but it will provide the same sort of texture and a nutty flavor.

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