Description
These Pecan Pie Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic pecan pie, with all the flavors you love in a bite-sized treat. Buttery cookies filled with a sweet, nutty pecan mixture, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a little taste of fall.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the cookie dough: Cream together butter and brown sugar, then add egg yolks and vanilla. Mix in flour and salt to form a dough.
- Shape the cookies: Roll dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and create an indentation in each.
- Prepare the filling: Combine pecans, corn syrup, sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt.
- Fill the cookies: Spoon filling into each cookie indentation.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden.
- Cool: Let cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
