Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe
These Pecan Pie Cookies offer the indulgent taste of a holiday pie in an easier-to-make, easier-to-share cookie form. They’re warm, spiced, nutty, and downright addictive—perfect for your Thanksgiving table or next cookie exchange.
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Servings: 16 cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temp
- 1 egg yolk room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pecan Filling:
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups pecans chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Make the dough: Cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg, yolk, and vanilla. Slowly add dry ingredients.
- Shape cookies: Scoop into balls, indent centers with a spoon, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Melt butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in a saucepan. Add pecans. Stir in cream and spices. Cool slightly.
- Fill and bake: Spoon filling into each chilled dough ball. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool and finish: Let cool on tray, then move to a rack. Sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy.