Ingredients
For the cookie base
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
For the pecan filling
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add vanilla extract and salt and mix well. Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Roll into small balls and place on the baking sheet. Press a small indentation in the center of each. Bake for 10 minutes and remove from oven.
Make the filling by heating brown sugar, cream, and butter in a saucepan until smooth. Add pecans, vanilla, and salt and mix well.
Spoon the filling into each cookie and return to oven for 8–10 minutes until golden. Let cool before serving.
Pecan Pie Cookies
