Pecan Pie Cookies
Delight in these rich and buttery Pecan Pie Cookies, combining the classic flavors of pecan pie in a bite-sized cookie perfect for any dessert occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans evenly.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- In a small bowl, mix the corn syrup with a few chopped pecans and lightly press a small amount onto the top of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For a gooier center, add a small dollop of pecan pie filling before baking or drizzle melted caramel on top after baking.
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