Description
These Crumbl pecan pie cookies are a delightful twist on traditional pecan pie, combining the flavors of a classic cookie with a gooey pecan filling. They are perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you’re craving a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 & 1/3 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
Pecan Pie Filling:
- 5 tbsp butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 & 1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Stir in the flour, salt, and baking powder until a dough forms. Shape the dough into 9 balls, flatten them, and create a well in the center for the filling.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 8-9 minutes until set, then cool on the baking sheet.
- Make the pecan pie filling: In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and pecans, cooking until the mixture is bubbly. Add vanilla, cream, and spices, then spoon the filling onto the cookies.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Adjust baking time for cookie size and desired texture.
- Bake cookies in advance and fill on serving day for best results.
- For smaller cookies, adjust baking time and filling amount accordingly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 274mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
