Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies

Pecan pie thumbprint cookies are a delicious twist on traditional pecan pie, combining the flavors of pecans and buttery shortbread cookies.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans, finely chopped
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 12 for topping Pecan halves
• optional for drizzling Caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the vanilla extract and salt, and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
7. Fill each indentation with a small amount of finely chopped pecans.
8. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Brush the edges of each cookie with the beaten egg yolks.
9. Place a pecan half on top of each cookie.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Optional: Drizzle the cooled cookies with caramel sauce before serving.
13. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 210kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.