Yara's Oven Delighs: Whisking up Delights

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Welcome to “Yara’s Oven Delights,” your go-to destination for delightful recipes and baking inspiration. I’m Yara, and I’m thrilled to have you here as we embark on a sweet culinary journey together.
I’ve always believed that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and my love affair with baking and cooking began as a child, watching my grandmother create magic with simple ingredients. From that moment, I knew I wanted to share the joy of homemade treats and scrumptious meals with the world.
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Pecan Pie Cookies

Soft, chewy, and filled with gooey pecan pie filling — these cookies bring all the cozy fall vibes in one bite! 🥧🍪

If you love pecan pie but want something a little more bite-sized (and portable), these Pecan Pie Cookies are the answer. Imagine a soft cinnamon-sugar cookie base with a gooey pecan pie filling right in the center — chewy, nutty, buttery, and absolutely irresistible.

They’re the perfect fall treat for Thanksgiving dessert tables, cookie swaps, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee on a crisp autumn afternoon. Best of all? They look bakery-worthy but are surprisingly easy to make at home.

Prep and Cook time

🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes (+30 min chill)
🔥 Cook Time: 12 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes
🍪 Yield: About 18 cookies

Ingredients

Cookie Dough:

  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5 g) baking soda
  • ¼ tsp (1 g) salt
  • 1 tsp (3 g) cinnamon
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, browned → about 100 g after browning
  • ½ cup (100 g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temp
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract

For Rolling:

  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (8 g) cinnamon

Pecan Pie Filling:

  • ¼ cup (57 g) salted butter
  • ¼ cup (50 g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) dark corn syrup
  • 1 tsp (3 g) cinnamon
  • ½ tsp (2 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) pecans, chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, beat the browned butter with both sugars until combined. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  2. Shape: Scoop the dough into balls, roll in cinnamon-sugar, and place on a lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  3. Bake: Preheat oven to 365°F (185°C). Bake for 12 minutes. While warm, use a round cutter to “scoot” cookies into circles and press an indent in the center. Let cool fully.
  4. Make the filling: Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan until bubbly. Stir in cream, egg yolk, corn syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla. Cook until thickened slightly. Stir in pecans and let cool.
  5. Fill: Spoon pecan mixture into the indents of cooled cookies. Serve & enjoy!

Nutrition (per cookie, ~18 cookies)

  • Calories: 215
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sodium: 110 mg

These Pecan Pie Cookies are the ultimate holiday mash-up — soft, chewy cookies with a gooey, nutty filling that tastes just like pecan pie. They’re festive enough for Thanksgiving and Christmas but simple enough for a weekend baking project.

Enjoy them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, pack them up for holiday cookie boxes, or pair them with coffee for the coziest afternoon treat. However you enjoy them, they’re guaranteed to be a crowd favorite! ✨

🍪🥧 If you try this recipe, leave a comment or tag me on Instagram @yarasdelights — I’d love to see your pecan pie cookie creations!

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