Pecan Pie Cookies (Printable Recipe Version)
Buttery cookies packed with pecans and oozing caramel on top. A simple twist on classic pecan pie flavors in cookie form.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
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1/4 cup of maple syrup.
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1 cup of caramel sauce.
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1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
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1 1/2 cups of finely chopped pecans.
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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2 1/2 cups plain flour.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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2 eggs, large.
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1/2 cup sugar, granulated.
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1 cup of packed light brown sugar.
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1 cup of butter, softened and unsalted.
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Whole pecans for decorating.
# Steps to Make It:
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Set oven to 350°F. Put parchment paper on your baking pan.
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Beat softened butter with both sugars till creamy. Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
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In a bowl, whisk cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and flour together. Slowly combine this with the wet mix.
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Gently stir in the chopped pecans, making sure they're spread evenly.
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Spoon dough into rounded mounds on your pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes, checking for golden edges.
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Heat the caramel and maple syrup together until it blends smoothly.
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After cookies cool, drizzle the caramel mix on top and press a whole pecan onto each.
# Extra Information:
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Bring all ingredients to room temperature first.
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Keep the centers soft by not baking too long.
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Easily adaptable to be gluten-free or dairy-free.