Description
These delightful Pecan Pie Cookies transform the beloved Southern classic dessert into a handheld treat, pairing a buttery cookie base with a gooey pecan filling.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp corn syrup or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add flour and salt, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make an indent in the center of each ball.
- In a small bowl, combine all pecan filling ingredients: chopped pecans, brown sugar, syrup, cream, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of pecan mixture into each cookie indentation.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
- Bake until edges are golden for the best texture.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
