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Pecan Pie Cookies

These Pecan Pie Cookies have a shortbread style base and are topped with a gooey pecan filling. They taste just like the pie!
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 30 Cookies
Calories 129kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Cookie sheet
  • Cookie scoop
  • small bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups flour

Pecan Filling:

  • 1 ½ cup finely chopped pecans
  • cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla and continue to beat. Add the flour and salt and beat to combine.
  • Scoop the balls into large teaspoon size balls and place on a cookie tray about 2” apart.
  • Gently press down in the center, creating an indent.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the pecans, brown sugar, heavy cream and vanilla.
  • Spoon the mixture into the center of the cookies until filled.
  • Place the cookie tray in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, just until the edges start to turn golden.
  • Remove and allow to cool completely.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg