Description
Delicious pecan pie cookies filled with a gooey filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Start by creaming softened butter with both brown and granulated sugars until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually blend in the flour and salt until you have a soft dough.
- Fold in the chopped pecans carefully to distribute them evenly without overworking the dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Gently press your thumb or the back of a teaspoon into the center of each ball to create a deep indentation.
- Chill the shaped dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- While the dough chills, mix together chopped pecans, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt over low heat until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Let this filling cool to room temperature before filling the cookies.
- Fill each cookie indentation with a spoonful of the pecan pie filling, being careful not to overfill and cause spilling during baking.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges and the filling looks set but still gooey.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. This helps the filling set firmly, giving you clean, beautiful bites every time.
Notes
- Chill dough for best results.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg