Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe
These Pecan Pie Cookies combine the rich, buttery flavor of classic pecan pie with the convenience of a cookie. A flaky butter crust is shaped into little cups, filled with a sweet, nutty pecan mixture, and baked until golden and set. Perfect for holiday treats or anytime you crave a delightful sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Filling
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the flour until a crumbly dough forms. Press the dough evenly into mini muffin tins to create small cookie cups.
- Make the pecan filling: In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, chopped pecans, and light corn syrup until well mixed.
- Fill cookie cups: Spoon the pecan filling mixture into each cookie cup, filling almost to the top but leaving some space to prevent spilling during baking.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the pecan pie cookies for 15-18 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve once fully cooled.
Notes
- Use mini muffin pans to get the perfect size and shape for the cookie cups.
- Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best dough texture.
- Chop the pecans finely if you prefer a smoother filling texture.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These cookies also freeze well for up to 1 month.
Keywords: pecan pie, cookies, pecan pie cookies, holiday dessert, nutty cookies, bite-size dessert
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