Description
Crumbl pecan pie cookies offer a delightful Southern-inspired dessert that blends classic cookie charm with rich nutty flavors. Sweet pecans and buttery sugar cookie base create an irresistible treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Seasoning and Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Craft the foundational sugar cookie canvas by whisking softened butter and granulated sugar until they transform into a cloud-like, airy mixture. Introduce the egg and vanilla extract, blending seamlessly until a harmonious consistency emerges.
- Gradually fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt, gently combining until a cohesive dough materializes. Divide the dough into twelve uniform spheres, delicately pressing each into a thick disc with a gentle center indentation.
- Position the cookie discs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a neat arrangement. Slide the tray into a preheated 350F oven, allowing the cookies to bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges acquire a subtle golden hue.
- While the cookies cool completely on a wire rack, transition to crafting the luxurious pecan pie topping. In a saucepan, marry brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter over medium heat, stirring attentively until the mixture begins to bubble and dance.
- Remove the caramelized mixture from heat, vigorously whisking in the egg and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Fold in the chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the glossy filling.
- Once the cookies have reached room temperature, generously ladle the warm pecan filling into the waiting indentations, ensuring each cookie receives a decadent topping.
- Allow the assembled cookies to rest and set for approximately 30 minutes, permitting the topping to stabilize and the flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cookie texture.
- Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain shape.
- Create a deeper indentation in cookie centers using the back of a spoon for more pecan filling.
- Adjust pecan pie topping consistency by cooking slightly longer for a thicker, more caramelized filling.
- Substitute corn syrup with maple syrup or honey for a different flavor profile and dietary alternatives.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the cookie topping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg