Description
Maple Pecan Pie Stuffed Cookies are decadent gourmet cookies featuring a molten maple pecan filling tucked inside soft brown sugar dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine all filling ingredients and cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, until thick and glossy. Let cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg, egg yolk, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop 2 tbsp of dough and flatten slightly. Place 1 tsp of cooled pecan filling in the center and cover with another 1 tbsp of dough, sealing edges well.
- Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are soft. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make the filling first and cool completely before assembling cookies to prevent tearing the dough.
- If the dough is too soft, chill it for 30 minutes to make shaping easier.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze assembled cookies (unbaked) for longer storage.
- Pairs beautifully with coffee or tea and makes a festive holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approx. 230 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 22 g
- Sodium: Approx. 90 mg
- Fat: Approx. 12 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 28 g
- Fiber: Approx. 1 g
- Protein: Approx. 3 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50 mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Pie Stuffed Cookies, maple cookies, pecan cookies, stuffed cookies, maple pecan pie cookies, holiday cookies, gourmet cookies