Soft and Easy Pecan Pie Cookies (Recipe for Printing)

A sweet treat for the holidays, these cookies combine pecans, brown sugar, and buttery dough for a chewy, flavorful bite. Ideal as a Thanksgiving or winter dessert. Save & click.

# What You Need:

→ Cookie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon plant-based milk or dairy milk
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Pecan Filling

08 - 1 cup chopped pecans
09 - 1/2 cup light corn syrup
10 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Adjustments

13 - 1–2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, if needed

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
02 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
03 - Blend in plant-based milk and vanilla extract; mix until thoroughly combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. If dough is sticky, add 1–2 tablespoons flour.
05 - In a bowl, combine chopped pecans, light corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until pecans are evenly coated.
06 - Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart. Make a small indentation in each. Fill each with a spoonful of pecan mixture.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set. Rotate sheets halfway through for even baking.
08 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For optimal flavor, use fresh pecans and avoid overbaking for a soft, chewy texture.
02 - Chill dough if it is too sticky to handle, and store cookies airtight at room temperature up to 5 days or freeze for two months.
03 - For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over cookies after baking.

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