Best 9 Gooey Pecan Cookies Recipes

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If you're looking for a sweet and nutty treat, gooey pecan cookies are the perfect choice. With their chewy texture and buttery flavor, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and pecans, these cookies are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps of creating delicious gooey pecan cookies that will be the star of your next party or gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 15 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped into chunks
4 ounces good-quality dark chocolate, chopped into chunks
Sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Line 3 baking sheets with parchment.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla and eggs and beat on medium speed until just combined. Add the flour, baking soda and kosher salt and mix on low speed until just combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in the chocolate chunks using a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Use a 1/4-cup scoop to scoop the cookies, making sure to scrape the scoop against the side of the bowl to flatten off the top. Scoop onto the lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart to give them space to spread while baking. Sprinkle a pinch or two of sea salt on top of each cookie dough mound. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake until golden brown, 17 to 18 minutes. Let the cookies cool and crisp up on the baking sheets.

PECAN PIE COOKIES



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A gooey pecan pie brimming with buttery pecans is always a hit, but it's also quite a labor intensive dessert-what with the blending, chilling and rolling required to make pie crust. That's why pecan pie cookies are such a delicious alternative. You get all the reward, with none of the hassle! The quick sugar cookie crust gets rolled into balls and baked in muffin tins. An indent made with your thumb-these are basically, jumbo thumbprint cookies-gets filled with a mixture that's modeled after classic pecan pie filling. And the results? Let's just say that when you serve up these darling cookie pies, you shouldn't expect any leftovers!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 24 regular-size muffin cups with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, mix Cookie Base ingredients with spoon until soft dough forms. Using rounded tablespoonfuls of dough, shape dough into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch balls; place in muffin cups. With thumb, make indentation in center of each. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix Pecan Pie Filling ingredients until well blended.
  • With end of wooden spoon, reshape indentations in center of each cookie to create 1 1/2-inch opening in partially baked cookie cups. Clean off end of wooden spoon with paper towel as needed. Stir filling to redistribute nuts; spoon 1 tablespoon filling into each cookie cup, stirring before filling each.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 10 minutes in pan on cooling rack. Run knife around edge of each cookie cup to loosen. Cool completely in pan, about 30 minutes. Remove cookie cups from muffin cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

THE BEST CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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There are a few secrets to the best classic, chewy chocolate chip cookies. Number one: Don't use chips; instead, opt for a mix of milk or semisweet and dark chocolate chunks. The second is to let the dough rest overnight or longer for a more complex, toffee-like flavor. Lastly, use an ice cream scooper to get even-sized cookies every time. And that's it! With these little tweaks, the result is a cookie that's textured on the outside, and soft and gooey on the inside. Absolutely perfect!

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate chunks
4 oz dark chocolate chunk, or your preference

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, and butter until a paste forms with no lumps.
  • Whisk in the egg and vanilla, beating until light ribbons fall off the whisk and remain for a short while before falling back into the mixture.
  • Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold the mixture with a spatula (Be careful not to overmix, which would cause the gluten in the flour to toughen resulting in cakier cookies).
  • Fold in the chocolate chunks, then chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. For a more intense toffee-like flavor and deeper color, chill the dough overnight. The longer the dough rests, the more complex its flavor will be.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop the dough with an ice-cream scoop onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space between cookies and 2 inches (5 cm) of space from the edges of the pan so that the cookies can spread evenly.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges have started to barely brown.
  • Cool completely before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 23 grams

GOOEY BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES WITH PECANS



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Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Pecan     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

Brown butter mixture:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 large egg
3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Blondie:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more
1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 3/4 cups (packed) light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Steps:

  • Brown butter mixture:
  • Cook butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns, 5-8 minutes. Transfer brown butter to a medium bowl; let cool slightly. Add egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt and beat until mixture is light and falls back onto itself in a slowly dissolving ribbon, about 3 minutes. Fold in flour.
  • Blondie:
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a 13x9" baking dish and dust with flour. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until slightly darkened and fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Whisk baking powder, salt, and 2 1/4 cups flour in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat brown sugar and 1 cup butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating between additions; mix until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in vanilla.
  • Reduce speed to low and mix in dry ingredients. Fold in half of pecans. Scrape two-thirds of batter into prepared baking dish; smooth top, pushing batter to edges. Alternating, dollop brown butter mixture and remaining batter on top. Smooth and sprinkle remaining pecans over.
  • Bake until blondie is golden brown and firm (a tester will not come out clean), 30-35 minutes. Let cool before slicing. Serve with ice cream.
  • Do ahead: Blondies can be made 1 day ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

CHEWY PECAN COOKIES



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Oatmeal cookies were always my son's favorite when he was small. I wanted to send him some recently, but I couldn't find the recipe. So, I got out the ingredients and made my own. My family thought they were the best I've ever made! The pecans add a real Southern touch. -Janice Jackson, Haleyville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5-6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie or apple pie spice
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups raisins
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and pie spice; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats, raisins and nuts; mix well. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PECAN FILLED COOKIES



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This wonderful, treasured family favorite is served at Christmas and other special occasions. Enjoy!

Provided by Laural Takashima

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans
⅛ cup sour cream
¼ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Make a depression in the center using the cap from the vanilla or the end of a wooden spoon. Mix together the pecans, sour cream and 1/4 cup brown sugar; fill each depression with the mixture.
  • Bake for 8 to 11 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown. Cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 14.8 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 66.9 mg, Sugar 6 g

THIN CRUNCHY CHEWY PECAN COOKIES



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These Pecan Cookies, are a thin buttery brown sugar cookie full of chopped pecans with a delicious buttery caramel taste. You won't be able to stop at one!

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 1h27m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter (softened)*
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (lightly packed)
1 egg (room temperature)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 cup Pecans (coarsely chopped)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl cream together the butter, sugar and egg until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes, beat in the vanilla.
  • Sift the flour onto the creamed mixture and combine either with the flat beaters until combined or with a spatula or wooden spoon. Gently stir in chopped pecans, mix until combined, do not over mix. Either leave the dough in the bowl or move to a clean bowl, cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour or even overnight. (cookie dough will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge).
  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180 C), line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge and roll into 1 inch balls (mine weighed approximately 8 grams or .3 ounces each) place on the prepared cookie sheets, 2-3 inches apart, then with a flat bottomed glass, dipped in flour, flatten the dough balls until they are quite thin, a little thicker than pastry dough (see photos).
  • Bake for approximately 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool on the pan for approximately 10 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GOOEY CHOCOLATE PECAN SHORTBREAD



Gooey Chocolate Pecan Shortbread image

Provided by Amy Finley

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 full sheet pan

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds butter, softened
6 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups chopped pecans
2 bags chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 10 by 14 1/2-inch sheet pan (with sides) with parchment or waxed paper.
  • In a stand mixer, or using a hand-held mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the salt and gradually blend in the flour until it forms a dough. Press into a sheet pan, and bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, rotate the pan and knock it once against the oven rack, to ensure even cooking and a flat surface. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more, until very lightly browned. Immediately sprinkle the pecans and chocolate chips over the shortbread while it's warm. Let cool 10 minutes, then cut into desired size. Let cool completely in the pan, then store in an airtight container.

RICH & GOOEY PECAN PIE BARS



Rich & Gooey Pecan Pie Bars image

I begged for this recipe from my next-door neighbor, when I was in jr. high. She and her sisters used to do some catering on the side, and this was one of their most requested items. This recipe utilizes yellow cake mix for the crust, and not a single egg! Rich, gooey, and oh so good! (NOTE: Pillsbury Moist Deluxe is the best cake mix for these.)

Provided by Me Mr. Jones

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24-36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) box Pillsbury yellow cake mix (Moist Deluxe)
1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
4 cups pecan halves
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 cup butter
1/4 cup cream

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 pan. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • Cut butter into cake mix. Pat into greased pan.
  • Cover crust with the pecan halves.
  • In a saucepan, cook the brown sugar, white sugar, honey, and butter over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and boil for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and add the cream.
  • Pour mixture over pecan halves.
  • Bake 17 - 22 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.5, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 28.6, Sodium 228.1, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 28.8, Protein 2.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will be. Look for fresh, unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and good-quality chocolate chips.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the cookies, making them light and chewy.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature for a short amount of time: This will help to create a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving: This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Gooey pecan cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their chewy texture, rich flavor, and crunchy pecans, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give these gooey pecan cookies a try.

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