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Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe

Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe

This Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe turns classic pecan pie flavors into soft, easy-to-make cookies with a buttery base and a rich pecan filling, perfect for home baking without extra effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time: 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 18 Cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or sea salt
For the Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Place them on the baking sheet.
  6. Press a small well into the center of each ball using your thumb or spoon.
  7. In another bowl, stir chopped pecans, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  8. Spoon pecan filling into each cookie well.
  9. Bake for 12–14 minutes until the edges look set and the centers look glossy.
  10. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a rack.

Notes

☑️ Measure flour using a spoon and level method.
☑️ Softened butter works best for smooth dough.
☑️ Let cookies cool before moving them to avoid cracking.