Description
Crumbl pecan pie cookies blend traditional southern dessert charm with irresistible cookie comfort. Sweet pecans and caramel notes elevate classic sugar cookie foundations, tempting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pecans (chopped)
- 1 cup butter (unsalted, softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ cups flour (all-purpose)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs (large)
- ¼ cup corn syrup (light)
- ¼ cup butter (unsalted)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Sugar Cookie Base: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate egg and vanilla extract. Blend thoroughly until smooth and uniform.
- Dough Preparation: Gradually mix flour, baking powder, and salt into the butter mixture. Form twelve equal-sized dough balls, creating a gentle indentation in the center of each disc.
- Initial Baking: Arrange cookie discs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, achieving a delicate golden edge. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Pecan Pie Topping: Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture bubbles and transforms into a rich caramel-like consistency.
- Filling Finalization: Remove from heat and whisk in egg and vanilla extract until silky. Gently fold in chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the glossy filling.
- Assembly and Topping: Generously spoon the warm pecan mixture into the center of each cooled cookie, filling the prepared indentations completely.
- Finishing Touch: Allow cookies to rest for 30 minutes, enabling the topping to set and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Butter Softening Strategy: Let butter sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes to achieve the perfect cloud-like consistency, avoiding microwaving which can cause uneven softening.
- Precise Dough Handling: Use a light touch when forming cookie discs to prevent dense, tough cookies; gentle pressing maintains a tender, delicate texture.
- Pecan Toasting Technique: Lightly toast pecans before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the overall cookie experience.
- Temperature Control Tip: Cool cookies completely before adding pecan filling to prevent soggy bottoms and ensure a crisp, stable base for the rich topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg