Pecan Pie Cookies: Indulgent Treats for Every Home Cook
Delightful pecan pie cookies that combine the flavors of traditional pecan pie into bite-sized treats. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a sweeter treat, drizzle caramel sauce over the cooled cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie Cookies, Cookies, Desserts