Description
Delight in these Pecan Pie Cookies that capture the rich, buttery flavor of classic pecan pie in a perfectly bite-sized treat. With a tender cookie base studded with crunchy pecans and optional chocolate chips, these cookies are easy to make and irresistible, perfect for holidays or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional) – can substitute with other types of chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg followed by the vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a smooth mixture.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Incorporate pecans and chocolate chips: Fold in the chopped pecans and optional chocolate chips gently using a spatula to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
- Scoop and shape the cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy: Once cooled, serve these delicious pecan pie cookies with your favorite beverage or store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- The optional chocolate chips add a rich chocolate dimension but can be omitted for a more classic pecan pie flavor.
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding to the dough.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best cookie texture.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should be slightly soft in the middle when removed from the oven.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
