Sweeten up your holiday season with pecan pie cookies.
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Pecan Pie Cookies Ingredients
This pecan pie cookie recipe is easy to make with basic ingredients. Here's what you'll need:
· Butter: This recipe calls for two sticks of butter — ¼ cup for the filling and ¾ cup for the cookies.
· Sugar: You'll need confectioners' sugar for the filling and brown sugar for the cookies.
· Corn syrup: Light corn syrup adds sweetness and helps hold the filling together.
· Pecans: Of course, you'll need finely chopped pecans for these seasonal cookies!
· Flour: All-purpose flour gives the cookie dough structure.
· Baking powder: Baking powder acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cookies rise.
· Egg: One whole egg lends moisture and helps bind the cookie dough,
· Vanilla: A teaspoon of vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor.
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How to Make Pecan Pie Cookies
You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these pecan pie cookies:
1. Cook the first three ingredients over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. Stir in the pecans.
3. Beat the wet ingredients for the dough together, then gradually add the dry mixture.
4. Roll the dough into balls and press it into muffin cups. Fill with pecan filling.
5. Bake until the edges are lightly browned.
Can You Make Pecan Pie Cookies Ahead of Time?
Yes! For the most delicious results, prepare the dough and filling a few days ahead of time and store separately in the refrigerator. Prepare according to the recipe.
How to Store Pecan Pie Cookies
Allow the pecan pie cookies to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for five to seven days.
Can You Freeze Pecan Pie Cookies?
Yes, you can freeze pecan pie cookies for up to three months. Arrange them in an airtight container or zip-top freezer bag with wax paper between each layer. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"These are not that difficult to make and look amazing," according to Elle. "They taste even better than they look! I used mini muffin tins so it made 50 cookies that look just like miniature pecan pies!"
"These cookies are incredibly delicious," raves Kristen. "My family loved them and I couldn't stop eating them. Tip: Use mini muffins tins and a cookie scooper for the cookie dough. Both are the perfect size for making these tassie cookies."
"I love this recipe for several reasons," says Speedinginger. "It converts well to gluten free using Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 flour. The cookies look fancy but are really easy to make and they freeze well."
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
Filling:
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¼ cup butter
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½ cup confectioners' sugar
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3 tablespoons light corn syrup
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¾ cup finely chopped pecans
Cookies:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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¾ cup butter, softened
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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To make the filling: Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan; stir in confectioners' sugar and corn syrup until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often, then stir in pecans until combined. Refrigerate the filling for 30 minutes to chill.
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To make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift flour and baking powder together in a bowl; set aside.
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Beat brown sugar, 3/4 cup butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in flour mixture to form a dough.
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Pinch off about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball; press into the bottom of an ungreased cupcake pan cup so it lines the bottom and sides, like a pie crust. Repeat with remaining dough. Fill each crust with about 1 teaspoon of the prepared pecan filling.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the cookie shells are lightly browned, 10 to 13 minutes. Watch closely after 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool in the pans briefly before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Lori
Editor's Note: The text on the video for this recipe mistakenly reads cornstarch instead of corn syrup.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
185 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 185 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
Cholesterol 28mg | 9% |
Sodium 82mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 12g | |
Protein 2g | 3% |
Calcium 27mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 43mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.