Pecan Pie Cookies Ingredients: For the Cookie Base: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt For the Pecan Filling: 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Add flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until just combined. The dough will be slightly crumbly but should hold together when pressed. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each ball. In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until the filling is sticky and combined. Spoon a small amount of the pecan filling into each indentation, filling to the top. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 120 per cookie | Servings: 18 cookies #pecanpiecookies #butterydelights #homemadegoodies #cookielover #bakingjoy #fallrecipes #holidaycookies #desserttime #southerndesserts #cookieaddict #pecantreats #sweettreats #familybaking #dessertideas #holidaybakingfun #cookiejar [...]