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Gooey, Buttery Pecan Pie Cookies

A stack of gooey pecan pie cookies with a rich, caramelized pecan topping on a white plate.
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Capture the rich flavor of classic pecan pie in a handheld, buttery cookie format. These treats feature a soft base and a sweet, caramelized pecan topping, making them easier to prepare than a full pie.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 large egg yolk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. For the cookie base, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each one. Gently press down slightly to form a disc shape.
  6. For the gooey pecan filling, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, corn syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture just begins to bubble. Remove from heat immediately.
  7. Stir in the chopped pecans and the egg yolk until everything is coated. This mixture will be thick.
  8. Spoon about one teaspoon of the pecan filling mixture onto the center of each cookie dough disc.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookie edges are lightly golden and the filling is bubbly.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The filling will set as it cools.

Notes

  • For a copycat Crumbl texture, slightly underbake the cookies so the center remains very gooey.
  • You can toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the filling for deeper flavor.
  • These buttery pecan cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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