Description
Indulge in the flavors of pecan pie in a delightful cookie form with these Pecan Pie Cookies. A buttery, nutty cookie base filled with a sweet pecan mixture, these cookies are perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pecan Filling:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Form Cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Prepare Pecan Filling: Combine chopped pecans, corn syrup, granulated sugar, melted butter, and vanilla. Spoon mixture into each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Enhance the holiday spirit by adding a pinch of cinnamon to the filling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
