Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of pecan pie in cookie form with these delightful Pecan Pie Cookies. A buttery cookie base filled with a sweet pecan mixture, these treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 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
Filling:
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Form cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Prepare filling: In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, heavy cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling into each cookie indentation.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- You can toast the pecans before adding to enhance the flavor.
- Perfect for holiday trays or as gifts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
