Description
All the rich, gooey goodness of pecan pie in a soft, chewy cookie form. Perfect for holiday baking or anytime you crave that classic flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup pecan pie filling (or homemade caramel-pecan mix)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans and pecan pie filling until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra gooeyness, add a drizzle of caramel sauce on top after baking.