Description
These Pecan Pie Cookies are a delightful twist on classic pecan pie, featuring a buttery crust filled with a sweet, nutty pecan mixture. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
For the cookies:
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (from a 14 oz package)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out pie crust on a lightly floured surface and cut out circles using a 3-inch round cookie cutter. Place circles on the baking sheet.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt. Spoon mixture onto each crust circle.
- Bake: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and set. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.
- You can use homemade pie crust if preferred.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
