Description
Sweet Southern charm meets cookie perfection in this pecan pie cookies recipe, blending classic pie flavors with irresistible bite-sized treats. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and rich caramel-like filling make these cookies a delightful dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 large eggs
Filling and Binding:
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Baking and Finishing:
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth surface for your cookies.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, blending until fully integrated and the texture becomes uniform.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive cookie dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold chopped pecans into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Shape the dough into small rounds, placing them approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create a small indentation in the center of each cookie using the back of a spoon or your thumb.
- Prepare the filling by whisking corn syrup and heavy cream together until smooth and glossy.
- Carefully spoon the pecan filling into the center of each cookie, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the filling is set but slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze once completely cooled for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Experiment with alternative flours like almond or gluten-free blends to make these cookies suitable for different dietary needs.
- Toast pecans before adding to the dough to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting part of the granulated sugar with a natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie version.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to maintain their texture and prevent sticking, keeping them fresh for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg