Description
Sweet pecan pie meets cookie perfection in this irresistible Southern-inspired treat. Buttery, nutty, and rich with caramel notes, these cookies deliver pure indulgence you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Baking Essentials:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Primary Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping:
- ½ cup (170 grams) light corn syrup
- ½ cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure smooth cookie release.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whip softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until achieving a light, airy consistency. Incorporate one whole egg and pure vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Separately, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a clean bowl. Gently fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
- Delicately scoop rounded tablespoon-sized dough portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie approximately 2 inches apart to allow proper expansion during baking.
- Create the pecan topping by whisking corn syrup, dark brown sugar, two eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate larger bowl until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Fold in roughly chopped pecans, distributing evenly throughout the mixture.
- Generously spoon the pecan topping over each cookie dough ball, ensuring complete and consistent coverage across the surface.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as a doneness indicator.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Prep Smartly: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for seamless mixing and optimal cookie texture.
- Pecan Perfection: Lightly toast pecans beforehand to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and add depth to the cookie.
- Spacing Matters: Leave adequate space between cookie dough balls to prevent them from merging during baking.
- Topping Technique: Generously spoon pecan mixture over each cookie, creating a decadent caramel-like layer.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet briefly to set before transferring, preventing potential crumbling.
- Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg