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Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe Gooey Caramel Delight!

These pecan pie cookies feature a gooey caramel center, combining the classic flavors of pecan pie in a delightful cookie form.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with caramel sauce.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a gooier center, use high-quality caramel sauce and avoid overbaking.

  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Protein: 2g