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Maple Pecan Pie Cookies
Emily

Gourmet Maple Pecan Pie Cookies

Soft, bakery-style cookies filled with a rich maple pecan pie center. These cookies combine buttery dough with a gooey, nutty filling inspired by classic pecan pie.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • 1 pinch salt (for filling)

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine chopped pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt. Simmer over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and egg yolk. Let filling cool completely to thicken.
  3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until dough forms.
  5. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten into discs. Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center and top with another disc, sealing edges tightly.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Be sure the maple pecan filling is completely cooled before assembling the cookies to prevent leaking. Sealing the edges well keeps the filling inside while baking.