If you're nuts about nuts--especially pecans--this is the post for you! In this roundup I'm going to share 75 of my favorite desserts that include pecans.

Pecans Make Everything Better!
I don’t know about you but I’m absolutely crazy about pecans! Baking with pecans adds a delightful crunch and a rich, buttery flavor to a wide range of treats, making them a favorite ingredient in many kitchens, especially my own. (Hey, I add them as often as I can.)
I am known in my family for my Italian Cream Cake, loaded with nuts. And I add them to my cookies, as well. But there are so many fun ways you can add nuts to your baking. Let’s look at a few.
How to Use Pecans in Baking
These versatile nuts can be incorporated into a wide variety of baked goods: cookies, cakes, pies, and breads. They add texture, flavor, and interest to any dish.
There are some classic recipes (like pecan pie) that are known for their natural sweetness and distinctive flavor. But you don’t have to go heavy on the nuts to enjoy them. Even a few chopped pecans added to cookie dough or cake batter can provide a satisfying contrast to soft and chewy textures.
Pecans can also be used as a topping for muffins or quick breads, adding a toasty, nutty layer when baked. I use this technique in my streusel topping.
To maximize their flavor, pecans are often lightly toasted before being added to recipes. Whether mixed into batters, used as a crunchy topping, or incorporated into fillings, pecans bring a nutritious and delicious element to baked goods, making them a staple in both traditional and innovative baking.
75 Favorite Desserts with Pecans
Enjoy these amazing recipes, which all feature the same ingredient: pecans!
Almond Joy Crescent Rolls
If you’re looking for the world’s simplest sweet treat, you’ve come to the right place. These delicious Almond Joy Crescent Rolls are easy to make and over-the-top delicious!
Apple Pie Bread Pudding
If you love a rich, sweet bread pudding but you’re also a fan of apple pie, have I got a treat for you! This delicious bread pudding is packed full of flavor and it’s super easy to make!
Apple Pie Cobbler with Crescent Rolls
Every now and again you stumble across a recipe that changes everything. This apple pie cobbler is one of those. It’s luscious, gooey, chewy, and perfect for fall! But it’s so easy to make you won’t want to wait until then to make it!
Apple Pie Monkey Bread Casserole
If you love the ease of a simple monkey bread but want to add sautéed apples, this is the recipe for you! This one bakes up in a casserole dish. It’s easy to serve and oh, so tasty! Perfect for fall or any time of year!
Banana Bread Maui
If you’re looking for a Hawaiian banana bread recipe that’s a cut above the rest, have I got a great one for you! Until today I’d never even heard of Maui Banana Bread. Now that I’ve tried it, I can’t wait to share the recipe!
Banana Bread Pudding
This remarkable banana bread pudding has to be one of the most luscious, dreamy desserts I’ve ever made! And best of all, it’s one of the simplest!
Banana Nut Muffins (Gluten Free, Sugar Free, with chocolate chips)
If you’re living the gluten-free lifestyle but you love a delicious banana muffin, this is the post for you! I’m going to show you how to make a muffin so tasty, and so simple that you won’t need to pull out the mixer!
Bananas Foster Cinnamon Rolls (made with crescent rolls)
This luscious, gooey cinnamon roll has a warm, nutty bananas foster taste and feel. And best of all. . .it’s made with crescent rolls! It comes together so quickly and easily!
Brown Butter Banana Bread
If you love the texture and ease of a traditional banana bread but also love the warm, nutty flavor of brown butter, have I got a treat for you! This simple recipe adds rich spices and luscious browned butter for a unique twist on an old favorite.
Butter Pecan Bundt Cake (with Praline Topping)
If you’re crazy about brown butter and pecans you’re going to love this easy cake. It’s topped with a crunchy praline topping and rich with flavor. Best of all, it starts with a boxed mix! Easy-breezy!
Butter Pecan Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
It doesn’t seem right to label these amazing mounds of deliciousness “butter pecan cupcakes” because they are (truly) so much more. They’re the stuff dreams are made of.
Brown Butter Pecan Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
In this post I’m going to show you how to make the most delicious fall treat ever—brown butter pecan bars! They’re ooey-gooey, sticky, and delicious. . .and they come together so easily. Best of all, they’re loaded with buttery pecan flavor!
Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
You love brown butter. You love pecans. You’re thinking about merging the two into a cookie but don’t know where to start. You’ve landed in the right spot!
Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies (with mayonnaise)
This is a simple but tasty recipe for dark brown sugar cookies with pecans. It calls for no butter or shortening. Instead, this recipe calls for something you’ve likely got in your pantry right now. . .mayonnaise.
Butter Pecan Loaf
If you love a rich, buttery quick bread, coupled with pecans and a hint of coconut, this is the recipe for you! This short & sweet recipe comes together in no time and starts with a fun ingredient—coconut pecan frosting (baked into the mix).
Butter Pecan Pound Cake (with canned frosting baked inside)
If you love the rich flavor of pecans but the ease or a simple cake mix, have I got a treat for you! This delicious and simple pound cake comes together in no time and has a secret ingredient in the batter: a can of coconut pecan frosting!
Cake Mix Brownies
Sometimes you’re just in the mood for chocolate. Nothing else will do. This luscious brownie recipe will satisfy that desire and it doesn’t require a special brownie mix. A simple chocolate cake mix will do. Talk about a great hack!
Cake Mix Cinnamon Roll Pastries (with cinnamon glaze)
If you want the ease of a boxed bake mix but the flavor and joy of a luscious cinnamon roll, do I have a brand new recipe for you! These tasty treats have the look of homemade cinnamon rolls but the taste and texture of a high-end pastry–light, crisp and oh, so cinnamony!
Candied Pecans
If you’re a pecan fan but you love a sweet coating on the outside, this simple recipe is going to blow you away. It’s truly one of the simplest and yummiest things I’ve made in ages. . .and that’s saying a lot! Best of all, it’s an easy stovetop recipe. No baking required!
Canned Frosting Fudge
If you’re looking for the world’s simplest fudge recipe, you’ve come to the right place. This recipe starts with two simple ingredients: chocolate chips and canned frosting.
Caramel Pecan Banana Bread
If you love a delicious banana bread but need one that comes together in a jiffy, have I got the perfect recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a simple but delicious caramel pecan banana bread that starts with a box of cake mix.
Caramel Pecan Pralines
If you love those chewy, rich pralines, the kind that leave your teeth feeling a bit sticky, you’re going to flip over this great recipe. You cook these pralines up in a heavy saucepan. There’s no baking involved!
Cheerio Praline Clusters
Every now and again you stumble across an idea that’s so delectable, so crunch, so sweet, so sticky, so delicious, that you can’t help but share it. This is that recipe!
Cherry Pie Bars (aka Cherry Cobbler Bars)
If you’re looking for a bar with a soft sugar cookie crust, cake-like in texture, with a rich almond and cherry flavor, have I got a treat for you! These Simple Cherry Pie Bars (Cherry Cobbler Bars) are gooey, soft, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Chocolate Banana Bread (Doctored Brownie Mix)
If you’re in the mood for chocolate and you’ve got some overripe bananas on hand, this is the perfect recipe for you! You can merge those two tasty items into one delectable Chocolate Banana Bread!
Chocolate Chip Blondies
Have you ever had a hankering for something sweet but couldn’t quite put your finger on what you really wanted? These chocolate chip blondies are perfect for days like that! Not quite a cookie, not quite a brownie, not quite a cookie bar. Gooey, chewy, and crisp on the edges. . .they are (in a word) perfect.
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Butter
These cookies have the charm of a traditional chocolate chip cookie with something extra–the bliss of browned butter.
Chocolate Turtle Brownies
If you love the combination of chocolate, pecans, and caramel and you’re also a fan of an amazing chocolatey brownie, this is the recipe for you! These delicious brownies are simple to make and oh, so yummy!
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
This recipe is so simple, you will almost feel like you’re cheating! It starts with two cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls but it definitely doesn’t end there!
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
If you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat or dessert and you love the taste of cinnamon, have I got an easy recipe for you! This Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread comes together in minutes and only requires a handful of simple ingredients!
Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
Every now and again you stumble across a recipe that’s so simple, so luscious, so delectable, that you have no choice but to share it. This is that recipe.
Cinnamon Rolls, Homemade
If you’ve been on the prowl for a great cinnamon roll recipe, one that’s light and fluffy but loaded with rich cinnamon sugar flavor, have I got a treat for you! This recipe is absolutely mouth-watering. Best of all, it’s easy and quick!
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
If you love the combination of cinnamon and sugar and you happen to love streusel topping with crunchy toasted pecans, then I’ve got the perfect recipe for you. This Easy Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake is perfect for breakfast. . .or any time of day!
Cinnamon Streusel Muffins with Pecans
If you’re looking for an amazing cinnamon streusel muffin with crunchy topping you’ve come to the right place. This recipe, which features a streusel topping over a moist cinnamon-y muffin, is perfect.
Coca-Cola Cake (from scratch)
In this post I’m going to share my tips and tricks for pulling off the Ultimate Coca-Cola cake! This one is rich with chocolate and the bubbly, effervescent cola adds a whole new experience, adding a feather-lightness to this rich dessert!
Coconut Pecan Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
If you love Italian Cream cake but you’re looking for something with more of a bar or cookie texture you’ve definitely come to the right place! This is one of my simplest (but tastiest) recipes yet. And it starts with canned frosting and a box of white cake mix!
Coconut Pecan Pound Cake
If you’re a fan of pound cake, rich with coconut and pecans, but you don’t have the time to bake one from scratch, you’ve come to the right place. This bundt cake recipe will blow you away and it starts with a box of white cake mix.
Cranberry Banana Bread (Cranberry Banana Loaf)
If you’re looking for a rich, moist loaf of banana bread with the tartness of cranberries have I got a treat for you! This recipe is simple to make, loaded with texture and flavor, and made with a secret ingredient. . .mayonnaise!
Decadent Crescent Layer Bars
If you love a chewy, sweet bar–loaded with chocolate and pecans–this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how I made these delicious and simple Crescent Layer Bars!
Divinity
If you love the light, sweet texture and flavor of divinity but you’ve been scared to make it because you think it’s too difficult, think again! This easy recipe comes together with ease. . .and tastes amazing. You’re going to love this southern confection!
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Cake Mix Cookies)
If you love brownie bites you’re going to adore this chocolate on chocolate cookie. Best of all, it starts with a simple cake mix. This one will satisfy your chocolate craving, no doubt about it!
Festive Fruitcake (Depression Era Fruit and Nut Cake)
Have I got a treat for you! This Depression-era fruit and nut cake will win over even the non-fruitcake-lovers out there! It’s packed full of texture and flavor!
Fudgy Pecan Pie
In this post I’m going to share a luscious pecan pie recipe that incorporates an extra ingredient sure to make you swoon. . .chocolate!
German Chocolate Bars from Scratch (original recipe)
If you love a delicious German chocolate cake with coconut pecan frosting, have I got a treat for you! These bars come together quickly, taste amazing, and best of all. . .they start with a box of cake mix!
German Chocolate Brownies
If you love the delicious flavor of German Chocolate and you also enjoy the texture of coconut and pecans, I’ve got a great recipe for you! These German Chocolate Brownies are absolutely delicious, and simple to make. That’s because they start with a box of cake mix!
German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting
If you love the sweet flavor of German Chocolate cake and you’re nuts about coconut pecan frosting, you’ve definitely come to the right place! In this post I’m going to give you my tips and tricks for one of the most classic cakes of all time–German Chocolate! And best of all. . .it starts with a boxed mix!
German Chocolate Pound Cake (with canned frosting inside)
If you love a terrific German Chocolate cake but the idea of making one from scratch sounds overwhelming, do I have the perfect recipe for you!
German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
If you love German Chocolate cake but want it in cookie form, do I have a treat for you! You’ll love these sweeter-than-coconut sandwich cookies, stuffed with coconut pecan frosting! They can be baked up in minutes. Best of all, they start with a simple box of cake mix!
Hummingbird Cake from Scratch
Here in the south we love our sweets and we’re particularly fond of this traditional fruity cake. It you love a rich, full cake loaded with nuts and fruit, this is the recipe for you!
Hummingbird Cookie Bars (Doctored Muffin Mix)
Everyone in the south knows what hummingbird cake is, but not everyone has the time or energy to bake one. With this easy recipe you’ll get all of those flavors without all of that work!
Italian Cream Cake (doctored cake mix)
Whether you’re needing a birthday cake, a wedding cake, or an anniversary cake, we’ve got just the recipe for you! Italian cream cake is one of the most popular cake flavors around. . .for a reason!
Lemon Coconut Loaf with Pecans
This lush lemon loaf is delicious any time of day! You’re going to love this simple but amazing recipe.
Maple Bacon Cookies
If you love the salty bite of a great piece of bacon, but you’re also in the mood for the maple-sweetness of a great cookie, this recipe is the one for you!
Maple Walnut Coffee Cake from Scratch
If you’re in the mood for a delicious coffee cake rich with maple and walnut flavors, this is the recipe for you! This simple coffee cake is loaded with flavor, easy to serve, and simple to make.
Maple Walnut Fudge
In this post I’m going to share a delicious and creamy maple walnut fudge recipe. This fudge is easy and incredibly tasty!
Mexican Wedding Cookies (Snowballs)
What makes Mexican Wedding Cookies unusual is their nutty, buttery goodness. When rolled in confectioner’s sugar while warm, the sugar adheres to the cookie and adds another level of sweetness.
Monkey Bread with Canned Biscuits
If you love a good cinnamon roll, one that’s gooey and sticky but light and fluffy at the same time. . .you’re definitely in the right place. This Monkey Bread recipe is rich with brown sugar and cinnamon and will leave you swooning! Best of all, it starts with canned biscuits. Talk about simple!
Oatmeal Cake (Gluten-Free, with Coconut Pecan Topping)
If you’re looking for a healthy version of a delicious oat cake, one filled with flavor and texture, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make an over-the-top oatmeal cake. Best of all, it’s gluten-free!
Oatmeal Cookies
In this post I’m going to show you how to make the most delicious oatmeal cookies ever! They’re loaded with flavor and texture and are easy to bake.
Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies
I made up this Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookie recipe on the spur of the moment and fell in love! They’re loaded with peanut butter, pretzels, and yummy semi-sweet chocolate chips. Talk about a flavor explosion! There’s something about that salty and sweet combination that makes me swoon!
Pecan Chewies
If you’re looking for a crisp, chewy bar loaded with pecan flavor, you’ve come to the right place. These pecan chewies are absolutely delicious and so easy to make!
Pecan Butter Cookies
If you love pecan sandies but want the ease of a peanut butter cookie, this is the recipe for you! This tasty pecan cookie starts with a jar of pecan butter, which you can find online or at a speciality shop. You can also buy pecan butter at many local grocery stores.
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
If you love a rich, luscious cheesecake bar, and you’re also a fan of pecan pie, have I got a treat for you! These delicious Pecan Pie Cheesecake bars are simple to make and offer you both worlds at once!
Pecan Pie Bars
If you love the ease of a cookie bar but the luscious richness of pecan pie you’re going to flip over this simple pecan pie bar recipe! It merges both of those worlds into one dreamy bite, loaded with flavor and crunch!
Pecan Pie Blondies
If you love pecan pie but enjoy the ease of a blondie, you’re going to love this new recipe from Out of the Box Baking!
Pecan Pie Cookies
In this post I’m going to show you how to make a simple pecan pie cookie, perfect for a quick treat! This recipe will be particularly exciting during the holiday season.
Pecan Sandies (4-Ingredient Cookies)
If you’re looking for a light, flaky cookie, loaded with toasted pecan flavor, have I got a recipe for you! These Easy Pecan Sandies are so simple and start with only four ingredients!
Pecan Toffee Cookies with Salted Caramel
If you’re looking for an amazing brown sugar cookie loaded with crunch and depth of flavor, this is the recipe for you! These delicious pecan toffee cookies are packed full of brown sugar, toffee bits, and pecans and they’re drizzled with salted caramel.
Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls (with Maple Glaze)
These Flaky Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls are going to knock your socks off. Best of all, they’re incredibly easy to make with no rising time necessary!
Potato Chip Cookies (with Pecans)
If you love a great pecan cookie, one with a hint of salt, you’re going to flip over this Potato Chip Cookie recipe. These are the perfect blend of crunchy and soft, salty and sweet.
Puff Pastry Baklava Bites
If you love the rich flavors of Baklava but don’t have time to make it from scratch, this is the recipe for you. This delicious baklava recipe starts with a simple puff pastry, but it definitely doesn’t end there!
Puff Pastry Pecan Pie Bites
If you’re a fan of pecan pie but you’re looking for a quick, tasty dessert, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make delicious Pecan Pie Bites using a simple sheet of puff pastry.
Seven Layer Bars
If you love luscious gooey bars, filled with the crunch of coconut and the sweetness of chocolate and condensed milk, you’ve come to the right place! This is the traditional recipe and incredibly easy to make.
Texas Sheet Cake
If you’re looking for a classic sheet cake with rich chocolate cake and luscious chocolate-pecan frosting, you’ve come to the right place. This will be a big hit at your next gathering, and you don’t have to live in Texas to enjoy it!
Turtle Cookies (Crumbl Copycat)
If you love the combination of caramel, chocolate, and pecans, have I got an easy treat for you! These classic Turtles are a no-bake recipe. In fact, they’re easy that the kids can help you!