Description

Pecan Pie Cookies are a gooey, buttery delight that captures classic pecan pie flavor in a soft cookie form. A caramelized pecan center sits in a tender dough, delivering rich maple sweetness with every bite. Easy to assemble, bake, and share, these cookies are perfect for holiday trays, cookie swaps, or anytime a craving hits. They fuse melt-in-your-mouth texture with warm pecan crunch for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

Scale

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 cup chopped pecans
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp maple syrup or corn syrup
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
In another bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla.
Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets. Press a thumbprint into the center of each cookie.
Spoon pecan filling into each indentation.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are gooey.
Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Tip: Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes if it’s too soft to roll.
Make ahead: Prepare the filling and dough separately and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for longer.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 70 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg

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