Pecan Pie Cookies

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🍪🌰 Pecan Pie Cookies

All the comfort of classic pecan pie — baked into soft, buttery cookies

Introduction

Pecan Pie Cookies are what happen when a Southern holiday pie meets a cozy afternoon cookie. They’re rich, buttery, and filled with that gooey brown-sugar pecan filling we all fight over at the dessert table. No pie plate, no slicing — just pure pecan-pie happiness in every bite.

These cookies are perfect for holidays, bake sales, coffee breaks, or anytime you want something that tastes homemade and special without the fuss of a full pie.

🧈 Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Pecan Pie Filling:

  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Stir in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.

Step 2: Prepare the Pecan Filling

  1. In a small bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, cream, and vanilla.
  2. Stir until everything is glossy and well coated. Set aside.

Step 3: Shape the Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
  3. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make a small well in the center of each cookie.
  4. Spoon pecan filling into each indentation.

Step 4: Bake

  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

🍪 Method (Grandma’s Way)

  • Chill your dough — patience makes prettier cookies
  • Don’t overfill the centers
  • Bake just until set; soft is better than dry
  • Let them cool so the filling can set properly

📜 A Little History

Pecan pie has been a Southern favorite since the late 1800s, made popular when corn syrup became widely available. These cookies are a modern twist — keeping the heart of the pie while making it easier to bake, share, and enjoy anytime, not just on holidays.

🌀 Formation (How They Get That Look)

The thumbprint shape creates a natural pocket for the sticky pecan filling. As the cookies bake, the dough puffs gently around the center, holding the filling like a tiny pie crust — rustic, golden, and irresistible.

❤️ Who Will Love These Cookies

  • Pecan pie lovers
  • Brown sugar dessert fans
  • Holiday bakers
  • Coffee & tea snackers
  • Anyone who loves soft, buttery cookies

💡 Serving Ideas for Cookie Lovers

  • Serve warm with coffee ☕
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate for extra indulgence
  • Dust lightly with powdered sugar
  • Add a tiny sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top

✨ Conclusion

Pecan Pie Cookies are proof that big flavor doesn’t need a big pan. They’re simple, comforting, and full of that homemade love we all crave. One bite brings back holidays, family kitchens, and sweet memories — and that’s what the best recipes are made of.

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