pecan pie cookies

Pecan Pie Cookies from Delish.com are a must this holiday season. 

Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies

c. all-purpose flour

baking powder

kosher salt

c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened

c. sugar

pure vanilla extract

c. (1 stick) butter

dark corn syrup

c. pecans

We made these last night, I wish I had read the comments first as we had issues with runny filling too. Still these cookies are AMAZING! I will definitely make them again (in a mini muffin pan)!

I’ve made this recipe twice now, once before the December 14th update and once after. I would have given the previous recipe 4 or even 5 stars because it was so yummy! The cookies did spread a bit more and I had to make my thumbprint a little smaller on the second tray I put in but I was okay having to make little adjustments because they ended up tasting amazing! I decided to make them again this week as a part of my Christmas cookie box that I am sending out to neighbors and friends and I’m so disappointed with the new recipe. The cookies are not as buttery or sweet. Yes, they hold their shape better (I still froze them for 20 minutes and put the filling inside before baking) but they came out dry and not very sweet. I’m hoping that drizzling caramel on them will help with that but I’m delivering these boxes tomorrow and I don’t have time to make more. I know there were some bad reviews for the former recipe but I loved it and didn’t write it down. Is there any way the author of this page can post both recipes so we can choose which one we like better? I really would love to make the old version again sometime!

I have made several recipes from this site, including this one. Each time, I have followed the recipe to the letter.

This recipe failed in a spectacularly epic fashion! Shame on you editor and quality control expert!!!

I compared this recipe with the recipe for Thumbprint Cookies from your website and the measurements are completely different for the same cookie! I realized this after my cookies fell flat as well. And don't give me any excuse about humidity! My bread that is baking in the exact same environment is the same as it has always been.

I whole heartedly apologize if this review comes across harsh but as numerous first time holiday cookie bakers are resting their hopes on your curated expertise to help make their holiday cookie baking easy and awesome, I am sincerely disappointed that you would allow this recipe to grace your website.

Please instruct your bakers that are conducting quality assurance to give you honest feedback and to hold back any recipes that may not be ready for publishing.

Thank you

So after making a few cookies I changed how I made them a tad...I put the balls in mini muffin tins (not freezing them) making a little divot in them, cooking them approx 75% of the way, taking them out and spooning some mixture in the middle then cooking for a few more minutes. They turn out pretty good!

Awful recipe. Wish I read the reviews. Bake the cookie full. Then cook the filling. Let it cool slightly and then fill the cookie. If not the cookie doesn’t bake and filling spills out all over. Should have known better and listened to my gut. Whoever wrote this never baked them

Epic Fail. Taste good but the filling doe not come out thick like in video so I added more sugar instead of melting it to thicken the filling up it helped a bit but of course the filling poured right out while baking. Sugar was all over the cookie sheet damn near had to carve them off the cookie sheet they do taste good but won’t be trying this again

EPIC FAIL , Made exactly as recipe said, put in freezer for even longer than said, cooked them but they pretty much melt to almost paper thin and the filling propbably needs an egg to thicken it as it runs all over the place when they bake.  should have read comments 1st....  If I try again I will use my own thumbprint dough recipe and make my own filling

There is something off about this recipe. I made two separate batches and both took longer than the 12-14 minutes to cook. The pecan pie filling spilled out and became crunchy. Because I had to bake the cookies longer to even get them lightly golden instead of the wet appearance they are super crunchy today. They also did not keep their thumbprint. For the cookies I can actually eat they are good.

These are hands down, the best cookies I’ve ever had!!!  Thank you for sharing this recipe with the world!!

Cookies flattened topping ran all over. What a waste.

Tastes good, looks horrible.  The recipe doesn’t work.  All the alterations don’t work either.  Find another recipe for these.

Had to bake them longer than the time it said and they turned out flat and the filling just melted all over onto the pan...I made a second batch and baked the cookies first ..thumbprints didnt stay...let the cookies cool for about 5 or so minutes...made the topping and let it completely cool then put it on top ...was better.

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These cookies are surprisingly easy to make, and they're a true crowd-pleaser.

Pecan Pie Thumbprints Are Even Better Than The Classic Pie

If you love pecan pie, then you're going to love these soft and chewy Pecan Pie Cookies! This is another easy recipe that bakes up beautifully. These cookies stay nice and soft and they freeze well too! Easy as pie!!

Soft and Chewy Pecan Pie Cookies

brown sugar, firmly packed

butter, softened

egg, room temperature

vanilla extract

all purpose flour

Filling

pecans

whipping cream

Preheat oven to 350°F.  Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, or bowl from stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream together butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla extract until creamy.

In a small bowl, whisk together all purpose flour and baking powder.

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined.

Use a small cookie scoop to measure dough and shape into 1 and 1/4-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.

Use thumb, or bottom of measuring spoon to make indentation in each cookie.

For filling

Combine pecans, brown sugar, whipping cream and vanilla extract in small mixing bowl. Stir just until combined.

Fill each indentation in unbaked cookies with 1 heaping teaspoon of filling.  It is okay to have the pecan sticking out of the top a little, but not too much of the liquid from the filling as it will expand and spread a little.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.

Cool on baking sheets for one minute, then transfer to wire cooling racks.

These Keto Pecan Pie Cookies are a delicious Crumbl Cookies copycat recipe. With tender almond flour shortbread and a gooey caramel pecan filling, they are a dream come true!

Keto Pecan Pie Cookies

Swerve Confectioners

almond flour

tsp salt

tbsp butter

tbsp Swerve Brown

tbsp allulose

Preheat the oven to 325ºF and line a large cookie sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

In a large bowl, beat the butter until soft and creamy, then beat in the sweetener. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.

All at once, add the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat until the dough comes together.

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll into balls about 2 inches in diameter. Place the balls several inches apart on the prepared baking sheet and press down to about 1/2 inch thick with the palm of your hand.

Take a rounded tablespoon or other rounded implement and press a large indent into each cookie.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until just beginning to brown around the edges. They will still be very soft and puffed. Remove and gently reform the wells while the cookies are still hot. Let cool completely on the pan (the cookies will firm up as they cool).

Cookies

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and sweeteners. Stir until the sweeteners dissolve, then bring to a boil.

Remove from heat and add the whipping cream. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Stir in the chopped pecans and return to heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens a little, 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in the salt. Spoon the mixture into the wells of the cookies and let cool.

Turned out great! I needed to let the pecan filling cool a bit so it didn't run off the cookies, but otherwise, directions were fine. This one I will make again!

Fantastic taste! Very clear instructions and came out beautiful!

I brought a double-batch of these to a party today and what a reaction!  My dear, they are simply delicious.  Thank you for this recipe and all the rest you do!
—Marv

These cookies will be a great addition to my Keto Christmas Cookies! Thank you!

These are so far my husband's favorite. For me I preferred the cookie to be a bit thicker so the well would better hold the pecan goodie. I have even made balls and baked in small muffin pan then when warm made indentation for the pecan goodies. They are delicious. My grandchildren love them even though their mother thinks keto cooking is yucky. Wrong!

These were so great! I will definitely make them again!

I made these, and loved them.
I really enjoyed them and they were very much like a Crumbl cookie only way better and healthier.
I love this cookie base only now I just need new topping ideas.

Oh my!  These are so tasty!  I will definitely make these again and again.  They are beautiful, too.  My husband raved about these, even though pecan pie is not his favorite pie flavor.  I love the sweet and salty buttery pecan component, and it is just the right sweetness for the soft cookie.  Thank you, Carolyn, for sharing.

I think this is the first recipe I’ve made from this website or any of her cookbooks that didn’t come out. The cookies have a nice flavor, but they spread in the oven and are the thickness of a fortune cookie. I followed the recipe exactly. My butter was room temperature (not too warm), my oven was preheated…. I’m not sure what went wrong.

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