Description
Christmas Pecan Pie Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic holiday dessert, blending the rich flavors of pecan pie into a bite-sized cookie. With a buttery base, gooey filling, and crunchy pecans, these treats bring warmth and joy to your festive gatherings. Perfect for sharing or indulging during cozy nights in, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped toasted pecans.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg