Ingredients for Pecan Pie Cookies
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- Salted Butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- Heavy Whipping Cream
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How to Make Pecan Pie Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1 ¼-inch balls.
- Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Make an indentation in the center of each cookie ball using your thumb. Gently rotate your thumb to create a slight well.
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg yolk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Fill each cookie indentation with 1 rounded teaspoon of the pecan filling.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack or sheet of aluminum foil to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
15g
Carbs
4g
