Description
Delightful cookies that capture the flavors of classic pecan pie, perfect for cozy gatherings and holiday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup corn syrup (or agave syrup for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon plant-based milk (for vegan option)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add flour, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the dough.
- Form the dough into small balls using a tablespoon and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Mix corn syrup and plant-based milk together, spooning a small amount onto each cookie dough ball.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until pale golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For variations, try adding chocolate chips or spices like cinnamon. Substitute pecans with other nuts for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie, cookies, dessert, autumn treats, holiday baking