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Pecan Pie Cookies with Maple Filling

Pecan Pie Cookies with Maple Filling
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Pecan Pie Cookies with Maple Filling combine the nostalgic warmth of pecan pie with the comforting sweetness of cookies. Featuring a soft, buttery cookie base hugging a luscious maple and pecan filling, these treats offer a perfect balance of rich flavors and textures. Ideal for cozy gatherings, gift-giving, or everyday indulgence, they are simple to make with pantry staples and versatile for various dietary adaptations.

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Dough

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Maple Filling

  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, combining gently to form a soft dough that holds its shape without becoming tough.
  2. Make the Maple Filling: In a small bowl, blend the pure maple syrup with the chopped toasted pecans until combined into a sticky but spreadable mixture perfect for sandwiching between cookies.
  3. Shape and Bake the Cookies: Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut circles, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Let the cookies cool completely before assembling.
  4. Assemble the Cookies: Spread a generous spoonful of the maple and pecan filling onto one cookie, then top with another to create a sandwich. Press lightly to secure without squeezing out the filling.

Notes

  • Chill your dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading during baking.
  • Lightly toast pecans before chopping to enhance their natural flavor and crunch.
  • Use pure maple syrup rather than imitation to keep the filling rich and authentic.
  • Don’t overbake; slightly underbaked cookies remain soft and chewy.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before assembling to avoid melting the filling.

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