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Homemade Pecan Pie Cookies

Homemade Pecan Pie Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in the sweet, nutty flavors of Homemade Pecan Pie Cookies, a bite-sized treat evoking holiday cheer!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with almond or oat flour for gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it’s softened for easy mixing.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla.
For the Gooey Filling
  • ½ cup Corn Syrup Can be replaced with maple syrup.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Toasting intensifies flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Pecan Pie Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy, then mix in the egg and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then mix in brown sugar and corn syrup until dissolved. Stir in pecans.
  6. Drop cookie dough onto the baking sheet, creating a well in the center.
  7. Fill each well with the pecan filling, then bake for 10–12 minutes.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies capture the essence of pecan pie in a sweet, bite-sized treat. Great for sharing in gatherings or enjoying by yourself.

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