Mini Pecan Pie Cookies

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🥧 Mini Pecan Pie Cookies

These mini pecan pie cookies combine a buttery, tender cookie base with a gooey brown-sugar pecan filling. They’re bite-sized, festive, and perfect for holidays, tea time, or whenever you want the flavor of pecan pie without making a whole pie.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Pecan Filling

  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • ¼ cup corn syrup or maple syrup

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Cookie Dough

Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.

Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Pecan Filling

Combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, syrup, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.

Stir until everything is evenly coated.

3. Shape the Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll the chilled dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each.

Place them on the baking sheet and gently press an indentation into the center of each cookie using your thumb or the back of a small measuring spoon.

4. Add the Filling

Spoon a small amount of the pecan mixture into each indentation.

Don’t overfill—the filling can bubble as it bakes.

5. Bake

Bake for approximately 10–13 minutes, until the cookie edges are lightly golden and the filling is bubbling.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.

✨ Tips for Perfect Mini Pecan Pie Cookies

  • Chill the dough: This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.

  • Chop the pecans finely: Smaller pieces fit better into the cookie centers.

  • Don’t overfill: A little filling goes a long way.

  • Let them cool: The pecan filling thickens as the cookies cool.

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling.

🍫 Delicious Variations

  • Drizzle cooled cookies with melted dark chocolate.

  • Add a little cinnamon to the dough.

  • Replace some of the pecans with walnuts.

  • Sprinkle the finished cookies with flaky sea salt.

  • Add a teaspoon of bourbon to the filling for an adult holiday version.

🥧 The Perfect Bite

Buttery cookie + gooey brown-sugar filling + toasted pecans + vanilla warmth makes these little treats taste like a classic pecan pie in cookie form. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea! ☕✨

 

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