Description
Discover the charm of Pecan Pie Surprise Cookies—a creative twist on traditional thumbprint cookies that encapsulate the delightful richness of pecan pie. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat for any day, these cookies are sure to capture the hearts and palates of those who try them. The recipe is straightforward and combines a soft cookie dough base with a luscious pecan pie filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or coating them with non-stick spray.
- In an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until smooth. Incorporate the vanilla, then gradually add flour. Mix at low speed until just combined, then increase to high speed to form a thick, soft dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them 1 inch apart on the prepared sheets.
- Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Add chopped pecans and mix thoroughly.
- Make an indentation in each dough ball using your thumb. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of pecan pie filling.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until the filling caramelizes slightly and the cookies turn a light golden brown. If the filling spills out, spoon it back into the cookies while they are still warm.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.