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Chewy Pecan Pie Cookies

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Soft, gooey cookies filled with a rich pecan pie filling, perfect for cozy treats and nostalgic comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (110g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) light corn syrup or golden syrup
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is soft and creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, folding gently until dough is soft and slightly sticky.
  5. In another bowl, mix chopped pecans, corn syrup, dark brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until fully combined into a thick, sticky mixture.
  6. Scoop about 2 tablespoons (30g) of cookie dough into your palm, flatten slightly, place about 1 tablespoon (15g) of pecan filling in the center, then fold dough around filling and shape into a ball. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft and gooey.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to set.

Notes

Chill dough 15-20 minutes if filling leaks. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy. Use fresh pecans and optionally toast them for enhanced flavor. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and coconut syrup.

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