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    Pecan Pie Cookies

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    Pecan Pie Cookies are so delicious! Using premade sugar cookie dough and an easy pecan pie filling, these will be your favorite holiday dessert!

    pecan pie cookies without whipped cream
    These cookies are so cute!
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    I never understood the hype with pecan pie until I was an adult. Now it is one of my favorite pies.

    Recently I turned pumpkin pie into cookies and so I knew I had to try with these! I took my favorite pecan pie recipe and similarly to my pecan pie brownies, adjusted it to make cookies!

    What you need for these cookies

    • Sugar Cookie Dough- premade from the store, I used the Pillsbury brand.
    • Corn Syrup
    • Brown Sugar
    • Butter
    • Vanilla
    • Salt
    • Pecans
    Pecan Pie Cookie Ingredients
    You only need a few ingredients!
    pecan pie cookies on plate
    The sugar cookie crust is so good paired with the pecan pie filling!

    Pie Crust Vs Sugar Cookies

    I wanted to make these in to actual cookies, so I used sugar cookie dough. That being said, if you want to use pie crust instead that works too and they will be mini pies.

    How to make pecan pie cookies?

    • Coarsely chop your pecans
    • Mix up the pecan filling by whisking all the ingredients together.
    • Grease your muffin tins, then gently press a cookie into each muffin hole. Pressing the cookie up the sides a bit too.
    • Partially bake the cookies, then remove from oven and carefully reshape using the end of a wooden spoon.
    • Add pecan filling to each cookie making sure to get pecans in each scoop, then finish baking.
    • Allow cookies to cool completely then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before popping out of the muffin tin.
    filling mixed before adding pecans
    pecan pie filling
    cookie dough pressed in cupcake tin before cooking
    pecan pie cookies before baking
    pecan pie cookies after baking

    How to store pecan pie cookies?

    Once these have set up, place in an air tight container.

    How long do pecan pie cookies last?

    These cookies will last 1-2 days if stored properly.

    Can I make pecan pie cookies ahead of time?

    Yes, but only the day before serving. Otherwise, the cookie part becomes too chewy and soft.

    holding a pecan pie cookie
    These are the perfect bite sized desserts!

    Helpful Tips


    • Use Baker’s Joy to grease your muffin tin- it has vegetable oil and flour in the spray. Otherwise, I recommend using pam and then dusting with flour.
    • Allow cookies to chill before popping them out of the muffin tin- this allows them set up and come out easily. 

    What are the best toppings for pecan pie cookies?

    I love a little whipped cream, but warming up the cookie and serving with vanilla ice cream sounds amazing too!

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    Pecan Pie Cookies

    Author: Lisa
    Pecan Pie Cookies are so delicious! Using premade sugar cookie dough and an easy pecan pie filling, these will be your favorite holiday dessert!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 17 mins
    Total Time 27 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 cookies

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz Premade Sugar Cookie Dough I used the Pillsbury brand
    • ¼ cup corn syrup
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tbs butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt
    • 1 ½ cups pecans coarsely chopped
    • Whipped Cream for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375°F, grease muffin tin with shortening/Pam Spray and flour, or Baker’s Joy (which has flour in it).
      greased cupcake tin
    • In a medium sized bowl whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, salt until smooth. Then stir in the chopped pecans.
      ¼ cup corn syrup, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tbs butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt, 1 ½ cups pecans coarsely chopped
      pecan pie filling
    • Press a sugar cookie into each muffin hole and press up the sides of the tin just a little bit.
      8 oz Premade Sugar Cookie Dough
      cookie dough pressed in cupcake tin before cooking
    • Bake cookies for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and reshape each cookie. Carefully (muffin tin will be hot), using the end of a wooden spoon, reshape the cookie into a “pie crust” shape.
    • Re-stir the filling to redistribute the chopped pecans, then spoon about 1 tbs of filling into each partially baked cookie. Return to oven and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until pecan filling is set.
      pecan pie cookies before baking
    • Allow cookies to cool to room temperature, then chill for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator BEFORE popping out of the muffin tin. This ensures the cookies is set up completely. I like to run a knife around the edge if they stick a bit.
    • When ready to serve add a little whipped cream to the top and enjoy!
      Whipped Cream

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • Storing: Once these have set up, place in an air tight container.
    • How long will they last? These cookies will last 1-2 days if stored properly. The longer they sit the chewier and softer/mushy the cookies become.
    • Make Ahead: Yes, but only the day before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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