Pecan pie cookies are a delightful treat that captures the flavors of classic pecan pie in a bite-sized cookie form. Here’s a recipe to make these delicious cookies:
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
For the Pecan Pie Filling:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pecan Pie Filling:
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. Set this pecan pie filling aside.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This may take a few minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla:
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls:
- Take small portions of the cookie dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls.
- Make Thumbprints:
- Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill with Pecan Pie Filling:
- Spoon a small amount of the pecan pie filling into the indentation of each cookie. Be careful not to overfill, as the filling will spread during baking.
- Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the pecan pie filling is set.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your Pecan Pie Cookies:
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, they are ready to be enjoyed. These cookies have a delightful combination of a buttery cookie base and a sweet, nutty pecan pie filling.
Pecan pie cookies are a wonderful treat for holidays, special occasions, or any time you’re craving the flavors of pecan pie in a bite-sized form.