Pecan Pie Cookies
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All the cozy charm of pecan pie—without the fuss of a crust. These cookies capture the essence of the classic Thanksgiving dessert with rich brown sugar, buttery pecans, and warm fall spices, all tucked into a soft, chewy cookie base. Easier to serve, easier to store, and just as indulgent, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, or simply enjoying with a hot cup of coffee.
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Each bite combines a tender sugar cookie shell with a gooey, spiced pecan filling, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for balance. Festive, flavorful, and irresistibly nostalgic.
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Pecan Pie Cookies 🍪✨
Ingredients
| For the Cookie Dough | |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Cornstarch | 1 tsp |
| Baking soda | ½ tsp |
| Baking powder | ½ tsp |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Unsalted butter, cubed | ½ cup |
| Dark brown sugar, packed | ½ cup |
| Granulated sugar | ⅓ cup |
| Large egg, room temp | 1 |
| Egg yolk, room temp | 1 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| For the Pecan Filling | |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter | 6 tbsp |
| Dark brown sugar | ⅓ cup |
| Pure maple syrup | ⅓ cup |
| Pecans, chopped | 2 cups |
| Heavy cream | ⅓ cup |
| Cinnamon | ½ tsp |
| Cloves | ¼ tsp |
| Nutmeg | ¼ tsp |
| Salt | ⅛ tsp |
| Flaky sea salt | For garnish |
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. - Make the dough
In a large bowl, cream butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, yolk, and vanilla. Gradually add the dry mixture until just combined. - Shape the cookies
Scoop dough into balls, press an indent into the center of each with a spoon, and chill for 30 minutes. - Prepare the filling
In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and maple syrup. Stir in pecans, then add cream and spices. Let cool slightly. - Fill and bake
Spoon pecan filling into each chilled dough ball. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set. - Cool and finish
Allow cookies to cool on the tray before transferring to a rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and enjoy.
