Pecan Pie Cookies

Here’s a cozy, bakery-style Pecan Pie Cookies recipe 🥧🍪 — all the flavor of pecan pie in cookie form.

Ingredients

Cookie Base

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1 egg yolk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp salt

Pecan Pie Filling

• ¾ cup chopped pecans

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Make the cookie dough

   • Cream butter and sugars until smooth.

   • Mix in egg yolk and vanilla.

   • Stir in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.

   • Chill dough for 20–30 minutes.

2. Prepare the filling

   • In a bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, cream, vanilla, and salt.

3. Shape cookies

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Roll dough into 1½-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.

   • Use your thumb or spoon to press a deep well in the center.

4. Fill

   • Spoon pecan mixture into each indent.

5. Bake

   • Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.

   • Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Optional Finishes

• Drizzle with melted chocolate

• Sprinkle with flaky sea salt

• Add a tiny splash of maple syrup to the filling for extra richness

If you want a chewier, gluten-free, or no-chill version, just tell me!