Easy Mini Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe

Pecan pie is delicious, but have you tried this mini cookie version by Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen on YouTube yet? I guarantee you’ll love this so much that you’ll want to serve this on any occasion or any day! Learn how to make this now and give it a try today.

Ingredients:

Cookie Dough

• ¾ cup of salted butter
• 1 cup of packed light brown sugar
• 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• ½ tsp of salt

Pecan Pie Filling

• 1 cup of chopped pecans
• ½ cup of packed light brown sugar
• ¼ cup of heavy cream
• 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract

Directions:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F, then line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, and set them aside. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, then beat them together on high speed for about 3 to 5 minutes or until creamy and fluffy.

Step 2

Add the egg, then continue beating until incorporated, and set it aside. In another large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then get the cream mixture, and gradually add the flour mixture while beating on low speed until incorporated.

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Step 3

Cover the bowl, then place it in the fridge, and let it chill for about 30 to 45 minutes. Once the dough is ready, scoop a tablespoon of the dough, then shape it into 1½ inch balls, and place them in the prepared baking sheet making sure to space them about 2 inches apart from each other.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the pecans, brown sugar, cream, and vanilla extract until combined, then press down each dough ball with your thumb, and fill the hollow space with some of the filling.

Step 5

Place them in the preheated oven and let them bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden, then allow them to cool down on the pan for at least 2 to 3 minutes, and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

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Easy Mini Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe