Description
Delightful cookies that capture the rich, nutty flavor of pecans and the caramel-like sweetness of pecan pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to create an indentation in the center of each dough ball.
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 2–3 minutes.
- Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract, then stir in the chopped pecans.
- Spoon about 1–2 teaspoons of the pecan filling into each cookie indentation. Be cautious not to overfill.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pecan cookies, dessert, holiday baking, chocolate chip variation