Pecan Pie Cookies

 
These pecan pie cookies look and taste just like mini pecan pies! Perfect for festive cookie parties where you want to make something slightly different. You can spice up the cookies by adding cinnamon ginger or nutmeg to the cookie dough.
Pecan Pie Cookies Ingredients
This pecan pie cookie recipe is easy to make with basic ingredients. Heres what youll need
Butter This recipe calls for two sticks of butter ¼ cup for the filling and ¾ cup for the cookies.
Sugar Youll need confectioners sugar for the filling and brown sugar for the cookies.

Corn syrup Light corn syrup adds sweetness and helps hold the filling together.
Pecans Of course youll need finely chopped pecans for these seasonal cookies!
Flour Allpurpose flour gives the cookie dough structure.
Baking powder Baking powder acts as a leavener which means it helps the cookies rise.
Egg One whole egg lends moisture and helps bind the cookie dough
Vanilla A teaspoon of vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor. 
How to Make Pecan Pie Cookies
Youll find the full stepbystep recipe below but heres a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these pecan pie cookies
1. Cook the first three ingredients over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. Stir in the pecans.
3. Beat the wet ingredients for the dough together then gradually add the dry mixture.
4. Roll the dough into balls and press it into muffin cups. Fill with pecan filling.
5. Bake until the edges are lightly browned.
Can You Make Pecan Pie Cookies Ahead of Time?
Yes! For the most delicious results prepare the dough and filling a few days ahead of time and store separately in the refrigerator. Prepare according to the recipe.
How to Store Pecan Pie Cookies
Allow the pecan pie cookies to cool completely then transfer them to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for five to seven days.
Can You Freeze Pecan Pie Cookies?
Yes you can freeze pecan pie cookies for up to three months. Arrange them in an airtight container or ziptop freezer bag with wax paper between each layer. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
These are not that difficult to make and look amazing according to Elle. They taste even better