Description
These Pecan Pie Cookie Cups offer a delightful twist on the classic pecan pie, combining a buttery cookie crust with a rich, sweet pecan filling, perfect for a bite-sized dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16.5 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin.
- Divide the sugar cookie dough into 12 equal pieces. Press each piece into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared muffin cups to form a crust.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well.
- In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add the beaten egg to the pecan mixture and stir until just combined.
- Spoon the pecan filling evenly into the cookie crusts, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the cookie edges are golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let the cookie cups cool in the muffin tin for 10-15 minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is fully melted before mixing with other filling ingredients.
- Do not overbake; the filling will continue to set as it cools.
- These cups can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For an extra touch, top with a dollop of whipped cream or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 250-300 (estimated)
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified