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Pecan Pie Cookies

Pecan Pie Cookies: Irresistibly Gooey and Oh-So-Delicious

Pecan Pie Cookies offer a delightful twist on classic pecan pie, featuring a gooey filling in a handheld treat that's perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Sugar Granulated
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional: Swap for maple extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Pecan Filling
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Or coarsely chopped whole pecans
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter Melted, optional: substitute with coconut oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until thoroughly combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, creating an indentation in the center of each ball.
  6. Mix together the pecans, brown sugar, heavy cream, and melted butter until well blended.
  7. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the pecan filling into each cookie indentation and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze for longer storage.

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