Description
Delicious bite-sized cookies with a buttery base, toasted pecans, and a rich maple filling, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and bring them to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually blend in the flour, salt, and baking powder until a soft dough forms; do not over-mix.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, maple syrup, and egg for the filling.
- Create indentations in the center of each cookie dough ball with your thumb.
- Spoon a small amount of filling into each indentation and bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Ensure the butter is softened for best results. Consider adding a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie, Cookies, Fall Desserts, Maple Filling, Easy Dessert