Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe
These Pecan Pie Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic pecan pie, in cookie form. Buttery cookies filled with a sweet pecan mixture, they are perfect for the holiday season or anytime you crave a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the cookie dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: Cream together butter and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Shape the cookies: Roll dough into balls, make an indentation, and fill with pecan mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool: Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before using.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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