Pecan Pie Cookies
A twist on a classic holiday favorite; believe us -- these will go fast!
Makes 3 dozen cookies
Cookie Ingredients:
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
Filling Ingredients:
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all cookie ingredients except flour and baking powder in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed.
2. Shape dough into 1-1/4 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Make indentation in each cookie with thumb; rotate thumb to hollow out slightly.
3. Combine all filling ingredients in small bowl; fill each cookie with 1 rounded teaspoon filling. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
Submitted by: Beantown Baker
Get more amazing holiday dessert ideas >