Pecan Pie Cookies
Delicious bite-sized cookies that capture the classic flavors of pecan pie in a soft, buttery cookie base with a gooey, nutty filling. Perfect for the holidays!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1 egg yolk
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– 1 tbsp unsalted butter
– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and brown sugar, then add egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour, forming a soft dough.
3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet. Press a small indent in each ball.
4. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter over medium heat until smooth. Stir in vanilla and pecans.
5. Fill each cookie indent with 1 teaspoon of pecan filling.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
– For a chewier cookie, bake on the lower end of the time range.
– To add a festive twist, sprinkle with cinnamon.
– Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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