Gourmet Maple Pecan Pie Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Chunky cookies with a gooey maple pecan middle, packed with nutty goodness and made for pure enjoyment.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 cup soft butter, at room temperature
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1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
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1/2 cup white sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla flavor
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3 cups regular flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Maple Pecan Filling
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1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
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1/2 cup real maple syrup
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons soft butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla flavor
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1 egg yolk, gently beaten
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Small amount of salt
# How to Make It:
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Mix chopped pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, soft butter, and a tiny bit of salt in your saucepan.
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Gently cook the mixture on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, making sure to keep stirring.
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Turn off heat. Mix in vanilla flavor and the beaten egg yolk. Set aside to cool completely so it gets nice and thick.
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Beat together the soft butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a big bowl until it looks puffy and lighter in color.
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Mix in eggs and vanilla until they're completely blended into the mixture.
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In another bowl, mix together the regular flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Slowly add your dry ingredients into your wet mixture and stir until you've got cookie dough.
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Take about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and flatten it into a round shape.
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Put 1 teaspoon of your cooled maple pecan mix in the middle of each flattened dough. Top with another flat piece and press edges together firmly.
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Put your stuffed cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them.
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Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook for 12-14 minutes until the edges turn golden but centers stay soft.
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Let the cookies cool a bit before eating since the filling will be super hot.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Pop your dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before working with it for better handling and tastier results.
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Try topping your baked cookies with extra maple drizzle for a fancy touch.
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Keep your cookies fresh by storing them in a sealed container for up to 4 days.