Name: Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe – Irresistibly Buttery and Nutty Treats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-486630H9M2S
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Desserts, Cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt For the Cookie Base: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

Description

These Pecan Pie Cookies are the perfect bite-sized treat, featuring a buttery, tender cookie base filled with gooey, nutty pecan goodness. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or as a sweet gift for loved ones.

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Base:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt

For the Pecan Filling:

1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For the Cookie Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Pecan Filling:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Press the center of each ball to form an indentation.
In a bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
Spoon about a teaspoon of pecan filling into each indentation.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Toasting the pecans before using them enhances their flavor.
For an extra special touch, drizzle the cooled cookies with melted chocolate.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Category: Desserts, Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American