Best Pecan Pie Cookie Recipe for the Holidays
Pecan Pie Cookies bring the nutty, caramel sweetness of classic pecan pie into tender, bite-sized treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar (for filling)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (for filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Stir in toasted pecans.
- Prepare filling by heating corn syrup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, flatten slightly, and add a teaspoon of filling to each.
- Fold dough slightly around filling and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
Toast pecans before mixing for better flavor. Avoid overmixing dough. Optional: add chocolate chips or sprinkle sea salt.