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Homemade Pecan Pie Cookies

Homemade Pecan Pie Cookies: Sweet Bites of Nostalgia

Homemade Pecan Pie Cookies capture the essence of traditional pecan pie, delivering a sweet dose of nostalgia that's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with almond or oat flour for gluten-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Butter Use room temperature butter for better mixing.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Try mixing with coconut sugar for an alternative taste.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best taste.
For the Pecan Filling
  • 0.25 cups Corn Syrup Can substitute with maple syrup or honey.
  • 1 cups Chopped Pecans Toast pecans before use for enhanced flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • 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. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup until smooth.
  7. Remove from heat and fold in the chopped pecans and vanilla.
  8. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, press a well in each, and fill with pecan mixture.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown, then cool for 5 minutes before transferring.
  10. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Can be refrigerated for 2 weeks or frozen for 3 months.

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