Description
Experience the perfect blend of cookie and pie with these delightful Pecan Pie Cookie Cups. Each bite features a buttery cookie base filled with a gooey, caramel-like pecan filling that will leave you craving more. Ideal for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy nights at home, these cookie cups are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh pecans, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with remaining brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt for the filling.
- Spoon cookie dough into muffin cavities followed by the pecan filling.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown; let cool before removing from the tin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg