Pecan Pie Cookies
“My family loves pecans. In fact, we have pecan pie at Thanksgiving and these pecan cookies at Christmas.” —Julie McQuiston, Bradenton, Florida
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 3dozen | 45minutes | 10minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 3dozen | 45minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 10minutes |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- frosting of choice optional
Portions: dozen
Units:
Ingredients
Portions: dozen Units: |
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the centre of each ball. Combine filling ingredients; spoon into cookies.
- Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. If desired, top with frosting.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 128 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fibre), 1g protein.
