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Pecan Pie Cookies

Soft and Chewy Pecan Pie Cookies for Cozy Moments

Delight in these Soft and Chewy Pecan Pie Cookies, bringing the rich flavor of classic pecan pie to your hands.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans lightly chopped
Syrup Mixture
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pecan Pie Cookies
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually mix in flour on low speed until just combined, then fold in chopped pecans.
  3. In a saucepan, combine corn syrup and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring continuously for 3-5 minutes until dissolved.
  4. Pour the warm syrup mixture into the cookie dough and mix on low speed until combined.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Drop rounded mounds of dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space between cookies.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use softened butter for texture, avoid overmixing to keep cookies chewy, and cool on sheets for best results.

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