Pecan Pie Cookies

Cookie

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line your cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, add the butter and sugar. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat until creamed.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
4. Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet ingredients and stir until the dry ingredients are combined and a dough forms.
5. Using a two tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough balls and place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. If you want the cookies smooth, coat your hands with vegetable or canola oil and roll the dough between your hands. I didn’t do this.
6. Use the back of a round measuring spoon, or use a spoon, to make an indentation in the middle of each cookie. You may need to spray the spoon with nonstick cooking spray. This is where the pecan pie filling will go.
7. In a food processor or mini chopper, add the pecans. Pulse or chop with a knife to a fine chop, if you haven’t already.

Pecan Pie Filling

1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and chopped pecans. Stir until thoroughly combined.
2. Add about 1 tablespoon or less of the pecan pie filling into the center of each cookie.
3. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottom edge starts to become golden.
4. Allow to cool and enjoy!
5. Place in an airtight container and store at room temperature.