Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies

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Pecan Pie Thumbprints are buttery cookies with a sweet, gooey pecan filling. They bring the flavor of a holiday pie into a bite-sized treat that's easy to share and perfect for gifting.

Course Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes

Cuisine American

Keyword Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 27

Servings

Calories 167kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Ingredients

FOR THE FILLING

⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
¼ cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup chopped pecans

FOR THE COOKIES

2 cups flour
¾ cup unsalted butter
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar packed
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

For the Pecan Pie Filling:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and pecans until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

For the Cookie dough:

In a large bowlcream butter with an electric hand mixer on medium speed til creamy
Add granulated sugar and brown sugar and continue to mix on medium-speed beat till fluffy.
Add the egg, vanilla, and salt and beat well. Add the flour and beat till well mixed. Cover and chill about 1 hour.

Assemble and Bake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with .parchment paper.
Scoop and shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on a prepared baking sheet. Press down center of the dough ball with thumb to make an indent in the center of the cookie.
Place 1½ teaspoons pecan pie filling in the middle of each cookie to fill the hole from the thumbprint. Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes or till done. Remove from oven and transfer baked cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

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