Description
Deliciously sweet pecan pie cookies with a buttery shortbread base and a gooey pecan topping — perfect for holidays or dessert tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, slightly flattening each ball.
- In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, and 1 tbsp melted butter.
- Top each cookie with a spoonful of the pecan mixture.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown and the topping is bubbly.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra richness, add a pinch of cinnamon to the pecan topping. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pecan pie cookies, pecan cookies, holiday cookies, dessert cookies, sweet pecan treats