Gourmet Maple Pecan Pie Cookies (Recipe for Printing)

Soft, buttery cookies wrap a sweet maple-pecan pie filling for an irresistible dessert delight.

# What You Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Maple Pecan Filling

09 - 1 cup chopped pecans
10 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture to form a cohesive dough.
03 - In a small bowl, mix together chopped pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
04 - Portion approximately 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten in your hand. Place 1 teaspoon of the maple pecan filling in the center, then carefully wrap the dough around the filling and seal. Roll each portion into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Arrange cookie dough balls 2 inches apart and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden at the edges but still soft in the center.
06 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Extra Tips:

01 - If the dough feels too soft for shaping, chill it for 10 minutes to improve handling.
02 - Toast pecans ahead of time for enhanced flavor and texture.
03 - For added indulgence, drizzle cooled cookies with maple glaze.