These Pecan Pie Cookies pack all the cozy, caramelized goodness of classic pecan pie into bite-sized, buttery thumbprint cookies. A soft vanilla cookie base cradles a rich, nutty pecan filling that’s gooey in the center and just set on top perfect for holidays, cookie trays, or whenever you’re craving a pecan pie fix without baking a whole pie.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Pecan Pie Filling:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk in a pinch)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
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