Crumbl Pecan Pie Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine the best flavors of classic pecan pie with a chewy cookie texture, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (softened) Use room temperature
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil Can use either type
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature) Helps in blending
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Ensure it's fresh
Pecan Pie Filling Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- a pinch nutmeg
- a pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until everything is well combined.
- Slowly mix in the flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Using a large cookie scooper, scoop out 9 equal-sized balls of cookie dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each dough ball to about 1 inch thick. Then, use a 1/4 measuring cup to press down in the center of each cookie to create a space for the pecan pie filling.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet once done.
Filling Preparation
- While the cookies cool, prepare the pecan pie filling using the specified ingredients.
Notes
These cookies can be served warm or chilled. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Optional add-ins include chocolate chips or different nuts.