Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Name: Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DOUGH:; 1 cup Butter, At Room Temperature; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, At Room Temperature; 1/2 cups Lightly Packed Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract; 1/2 cups Pecans (finely Chopped After Measuring); 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; FOR THE FILLING:; 1/4 cups Butter, Melted; 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/4 cups Corn Syrup; 1 whole Egg Yolk; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/8 teaspoons Salt; 1 cup Pecans (finely Chopped After Measuring); FOR THE TOPPING:; Caramel Sauce Of Choice

Servings: persons

FOR THE DOUGH:
1 cup Butter, At Room Temperature
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, At Room Temperature
1/2 cups Lightly Packed Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 cups Pecans (finely Chopped After Measuring)
1/4 teaspoons Salt
2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
FOR THE FILLING:
1/4 cups Butter, Melted
1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
1/4 cups Corn Syrup
1 whole Egg Yolk
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/8 teaspoons Salt
1 cup Pecans (finely Chopped After Measuring)
FOR THE TOPPING:
Caramel Sauce Of Choice

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["For the cookie dough:", "In the bowl of your stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed until well blended. Mix in the sugars and vanilla, beating on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.", "On low speed, mix in the pecans, salt, and flour just until fully incorporated. Cover the bowl and transfer to the refrigerator. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.", "While the dough is chilling, make the filling. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, corn syrup, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt. Whisk just until blended. Stir in the pecans.", "Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.", "Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough at a time and roll the dough into balls. Place the dough balls 2"" apart on the baking sheet. Use your thumb (or a wine cork) to make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball, about 1 inch in diameter. Fill each indentation with some of the pecan filling mixture.", "Bake the cookies until lightly golden and set, about 16 minutes. Cool briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack set over wax paper or foil to catch caramel drips. Let cool completely before drizzling caramel on top.", "Note: Measure your pecans before chopping them, as the quantities will be quite different if you chop them first since you'll be able to fit a lot more in your measuring cup that way. I gave mine a quick spin in the food processor for a nice fine chop for in the dough.", "Recipe adapted from Annie's Eats' Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies."]

1386

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DOUGH:, 1 cup Butter, At Room Temperature, 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, At Room Temperature, 1/2 cups Lightly Packed Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies

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