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Pecan Pie Cookies

Pecan Pie Cookies: Holiday Bliss in Every Delicious Bite

Delight in these Pecan Pie Cookies, a sweet twist on the classic dessert, perfect for the holidays.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 9 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup room-temperature butter provides rich and soft texture
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil adds moisture
  • 1 cup granulated sugar offers sweetness
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar adds sweetness and soft texture
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 2 cups flour base structure of the cookie
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder provides leavening
For the Pecan Pie Filling
  • 1 cup butter for the filling
  • 1 cup brown sugar for caramel flavor
  • 1 cup chopped pecans provide crunch and texture
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream adds smoothness
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon warm spice flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg adds cozy notes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • saucepan
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together room-temperature butter, vegetable or canola oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully integrated.
  4. Gradually add flour, salt, and baking powder, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into 9 equal balls, flatten slightly, and create a small well in the center.
  6. Bake the cookie bases for 8-9 minutes, until set at the edges but soft in the center.
  7. While cooling, melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in brown sugar and chopped pecans until bubbling.
  8. Whisk in heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  9. Once the cookie bases have cooled, fill each well with the warm pecan pie filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and do not overmix the dough.

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