Description
These Pecan Pie Cookies combine the rich, caramelized flavor of classic pecan pie with the soft, buttery texture of cookies. Perfectly chewy with a crisp edge and a gooey nutty topping, they’re a crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (softened)
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Large Egg: 1
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/4 cups
- Baking Soda: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Pecans: 1 cup (chopped and toasted)
- Corn Syrup: 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on baking sheet. Make a small indentation in each with your thumb.
- Mix chopped pecans with corn syrup and a bit of sugar, then spoon mixture into each cookie’s indentation.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool on tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Toast pecans before adding for richer flavor.
- Cool cookies completely so the filling sets properly.
- Drizzle melted chocolate or caramel over the top for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pecan pie cookies, pecan cookies, southern dessert, caramel cookies, holiday cookies