Name: Pecan Pie Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening -; 1 cup packed brown sugar -; 1 large egg temperature -; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided -; 2 cups all-purpose flour -; 1 teaspoon baking powder -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; Filling: -; 1 cup finely chopped pecans -; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar -; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream -; Frosting of choice, optional -

Recipe information

Cooking:

45 min.

Servings per container:

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Ingredients for - Pecan Pie Cookies

1. 3/4 cup shortening -

2. 1 cup packed brown sugar -

3. 1 large egg temperature -

4. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided -

5. 2 cups all-purpose flour -

6. 1 teaspoon baking powder -

7. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

8. Filling: -

9. 1 cup finely chopped pecans -

10. 1/2 cup packed brown sugar -

11. 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream -

12. Frosting of choice, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Pecan Pie Cookies

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

2. Stage

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 center of each ball. Combine filling ingredients; spoon into indentations.

3. Stage

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. If desired, top with frosting.