🍪 Sticky Pecan Pie Cookies – All the Delicious Flavor of Pecan Pie in One Irresistible Bite!
Love traditional pecan pie but don’t want to bake an entire pie? These Sticky Pecan Pie Cookies combine a soft, buttery cookie with a rich, gooey pecan filling!
They’re packed with toasted pecans, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla, creating a delicious caramel-like center with slightly crisp edges.
Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or enjoying with a warm cup of coffee!
IngredientsFor the cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
ÂĽ teaspoon salt
For the sticky pecan filling:
1 cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make the dough: Beat the softened butter and both sugars until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
Add dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
Shape the cookies: Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place them on the baking sheets. Press a small indentation into each center.
Prepare the filling: In a saucepan, heat brown sugar, butter, cream, and salt until gently simmering. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla and chopped pecans.
Fill the cookies: Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then spoon a little pecan filling into each indentation.
Bake: Cook for 10–13 minutes, until the cookie edges are lightly golden and the filling is glossy.
Cool and enjoy: Leave on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Tips for Perfect Pecan Pie Cookies
Toast the pecans beforehand for deeper flavor, avoid overfilling the centers, and let the cookies cool so the sticky topping has time to set.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Buttery, nutty, sweet, and wonderfully gooey—these cookies bring everything you love about pecan pie into a delicious little treat! 🥧❤️