Pecan Pie Cookies
These bite-sized cookies pack the rich, buttery flavor of a pecan pie with a caramelized pecan filling. They’re perfect for those who love pecan pie but want a smaller, easy-to-eat treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup pecans chopped
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup sugar for the filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream butter and sugars together until smooth. Add the egg yolk and vanilla.
- Mix in the flour and salt. Form dough into small balls and press down to create a small indent in the center of each.
- Mix the chopped pecans, corn syrup, and sugar to create the filling. Spoon a little into the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.