Best 8 Pecan Pie Sandwich Cookies Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of pecan pie sandwich cookies, a delectable treat that combines the classic flavors of pecan pie with the irresistible texture of sandwich cookies. These cookies are a perfect blend of sweet, nutty, and buttery goodness, offering a taste of Southern comfort in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delicious cookies, providing you with tips, tricks, and a selection of the best recipes to suit your taste and skill level. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure as we explore the art of making pecan pie sandwich cookies.

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

PECAN PIE COOKIES



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Wonderful mini pecan pies. Perfect for cookie parties where you want to make something slightly different. You can spice up the cookies by adding cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg to the cookie mix!

Provided by eibbed0001

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
¾ cup finely chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup brown sugar, packed
¾ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan, and stir in the confectioners' sugar and corn syrup until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often, and stir in the pecans until well combined. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift the flour and baking powder together in a bowl, and set aside.
  • Beat brown sugar, 3/4 cup butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in the flour mixture until well mixed. Pinch off about 1 tablespoon of dough, and roll it into a ball. Press the dough into the bottom of an ungreased cupcake pan cup, and use your thumb to press the dough into a small piecrust shape, with 1/4-inch walls up the sides of the cupcake cup. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Fill each little crust with about 1 teaspoon of the prepared pecan filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookie shells are lightly browned, 10 to 13 minutes. Watch closely after 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool in the cupcake pans for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 82.1 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

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

CHOCOLATE PECAN SANDWICH COOKIES



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield Makes 18 to 20 cookies (9 to 10 sandwiches)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup (70 grams) pecan halves (about 1/4 of a 10-ounce bag)
3/4 cup (98 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (20 grams) good quality unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
6 tablespoons (75 grams) granulated sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup (45 grams) rainbow sprinkles
Caramel filling, recipe follows
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup (75 grams) store bought caramel sauce
1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
A good pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Spread pecan halves on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until roasty and fragrant. Remove from the oven and cool. Transfer the pecans to a cutting board and give them a rough chop. Allow chopped pecans to cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter, half of the sugar (1/4 cup), and vanilla until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and add the flour, cocoa powder and salt mixture. Mix on low until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated. Add the pecans and the sprinkles and mix until just combined.
  • Line a work surface with a large piece of parchment paper. Scrape the dough out onto the parchment paper and gather it together with your hands. Roll into a 6 1/2-inch-long log that is about 2 inches wide. Tightly wrap the dough in parchment paper, twisting the ends so it's airtight. Refrigerate until the dough is firm, for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Set an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Spread the remaining granulated sugar on a plate and roll the log in the sugar to coat completely.
  • Slice the log into eighteen 1/4-inch discs and place them on the baking sheet evenly spaced apart. Bake in the center of the oven until the cookies are no longer shiny and slightly puffed; begin checking for doneness at 16 minutes. Let cool on the pans.
  • Using a 1/2-ounce scoop or a spoon, dollop about 1 tablespoon of the filling on the bottom of 12 of the cooled cookies. Sandwich with another half and smush lightly. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container on the counter until you eat them all.
  • Cream together butter and caramel until smooth. Add powdered sugar and salt and whip until combined and light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

PECAN PIE SANDWICH COOKIES



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These portable takes on pie are for nut lovers. The rich crunch of toasted pecans runs through them, from the brown sugar shortbread to the tender praline center. Ground nuts make the cookies both crumbly and crisp. More pecans are packed into the filling, which combines a deep sweetness with the texture of a soft caramel. A candy thermometer helps ensure the filling doesn't end up saucy or chewy; it runs like lava during assembly, then sets as it cools. You can skip the filling for a batch of buttery cookies, or make it on its own to use as an ice cream topping. The assembled cookies keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to five days.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     cookies and bars, pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 to 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups/150 grams pecan halves, toasted
2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling the dough
1 cup/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
1/3 cup/40 grams packed confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup/75 grams packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 cup/220 grams packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup/80 milliliters dark corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon bourbon or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups/175 grams pecan halves, toasted and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Make the cookies: Combine the pecans and 1/2 cup/65 grams flour in a food processor or blender and pulse until the pecans are coarsely ground with pebbly bits remaining.
  • Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, both sugars and salt on low speed until creamy and smooth. Scrape the bowl and add the egg yolk and vanilla. Beat on medium-low speed until fully incorporated. Scrape the bowl and add the pecan mixture and remaining 1 1/2 cups/190 grams flour. Beat on low speed until the dough comes together. Press into four 1/2-inch-thick squares and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 2 days.
  • When you're ready to bake, heat oven to 350 degrees. Place 1 dough square on a generously floured surface and sprinkle with more flour. With a floured rolling pin, roll to a scant 1/4-inch thickness, moving and flouring the dough as needed to prevent sticking. Using a floured 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out rounds as close together as possible and transfer to a parchment-lined cookie sheet, using a thin spatula if necessary, spacing them 1/2 inch apart.
  • Gather the scraps, roll and cut again. If desired, cut out a 1-inch circle from half of the cookies using a cookie cutter or the wide end of a pastry tip. If your dough becomes too soft to cut after rolling, pop it in the freezer until firm again.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough. Cool the cookies completely on the sheets on wire racks.
  • Make the filling: Combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in a small saucepan and clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pot if you have one. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to melt the butter. Continue boiling, stirring occasionally, until dark brown and thickened to the consistency of caramel sauce, 2 to 4 minutes. The candy thermometer should register 230 degrees. Remove from the heat and carefully add the bourbon. Stir until incorporated, then stir in the pecans until evenly coated.
  • Flip over half of the cookies. Carefully scoop a tablespoon of the hot filling and scrape it onto a cookie with another spoon. Spread it in an even layer with the spoon and very gently press another cookie on top to sandwich. Flip the sandwich over so the filling can set evenly. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling. Cool completely.

MAPLE PECAN SANDWICH COOKIES



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Make and share this Maple Pecan Sandwich Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 26m

Yield 45 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped pecans
2 1/4 cups all-purpose white flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup powdered sugar
6 1/2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Spread the 1 cup of pecans in a small baking pan and toast in the oven, stirring frequently, for 6-9 minutes, or until lightly browned, be careful not to burn. Immediately turn out into a small bowl. Let stand until completely cooled; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In a food processor, process the pecans and brown sugar continuously until the pecans are completely pureed and form a paste, 3-4 minutes -- scraping down sides of processor and bottom several times.
  • Add the butter and process until well blended. Add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, egg yolk, and vanilla and process until very well blended and smooth. Add the flour mixture and process in on/off pulses just until evenly incorporated.
  • Divide the dough into thirds. Place each portion between large sheets of wax paper. Roll out each portion to a generous 1/8" thick; check the underside of dough and smooth out any wrinkles that form. Stack the rolled portions, paper and all on a baking sheet.
  • Freeze for 30 minutes or until chilled and firm.The dough may be frozen for up to 24 hours, let thaw before using.Prehat oven to 350*.Grease several baking sheets or coat with nonstick spray.
  • Working with one portion at a time and leaving remaining portions chilled, gently peel away, then pat one sheet of wax paper back into place. Flip dough over, then peel off and discard the second piece of paper. Using a.
  • 1 1/2-1 3/4" round or oval, scalloped or fluted cookie cutter, cut out cookies.if at any point the dough softens too much to handle easily, transfer dough to freezer to firm up.Using a spatula, carefully transfer the dough to the baking sheets, spacing about 1 1/2" apart. Reroll any dough scraps. Continue cutting out the cookies until all the dough is used. Lightly sprinkle half the cookies with the finely chopped pecans, patting them down to embed them slightly -- these rounds will be the sandwich tops.
  • Bake the cookies one sheet at a time in the upper third of the oven for 6-8 minutes or until just tinged with brown and slightly darker around the edges. Reverse sheets halfway through from front to back to ensure even browning.Transfer sheet to wire rack and let set 2-3 minutes so cookies firm up slightly.Using a spatula, transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
  • BUTTERCREAM.
  • in a small heavy saucepan, bring the maply syrup to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer briskly for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.let cool slightly.
  • Pour the syrup into the food processor. Let stand until barefly warm.
  • Add the powdered sugar, butter and vanilla and process just until well blended and smooth. Spread a generous measuring teaspoon of buttercream over the underside of each untopped round.Cover each with a pecan-topped round.
  • Gently press down and then adjust the top if necessary.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze up to one month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 17.2, Sodium 50.1, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8, Protein 1

APPLE PIE SANDWICH COOKIES



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A rich creamy frosting with apple and cinnamon flavors nestles between two melt-in-your-mouth cookies for a sandwich cookie favorite.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 egg
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash of salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon butter
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup mascarpone cheese or 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 large cookie sheets with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 3 minutes or until well blended. Scrape side of bowl. Add corn syrup and egg. Beat 2 minutes or until blended.
  • In medium bowl, beat flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, the ginger and salt with wire whisk. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and beat on low speed just until dry ingredients are incorporated.
  • Place granulated sugar on plate. Shape 1 level measuring tablespoon dough into 1-inch ball and roll in sugar. Place on cookie sheet. Press dough with palm of hand until just flattened and about 2 inches in diameter. Repeat with remaining dough, making an additional 43 balls, and place them about 1 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until golden. Cool on cookie sheet 1 to 2 minutes before removing to wire rack. Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon butter over medium-low heat until melted. Add apple, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until apple softens. Set aside to cool completely, about 15 minutes. In small bowl, mix cooled apple mixture and mascarpone.
  • Spread 1 level tablespoon filling over bottom of 1 cookie. Top with second cookie. Repeat with remaining filling and cookies. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich Cookie, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY PECAN PIE BAR COOKIES



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These easy bar cookies have all the flavor of pecan pie. Everyone raves about these cookies -- as big as the batch is, they never seem to last long!

Provided by Jennifer Boudreaux Pirot

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups light corn syrup
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 10x15-inch baking pan.
  • Mix flour, 3/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt together in a bowl until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Remove and leave oven on.
  • Mix corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until blended. Stir in pecans. Spread filling evenly over the baked crust.
  • Bake in the hot oven until filling is set, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 59.3 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

PECAN PIE COOKIES



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My family loves pecans. In fact, we have pecan pie at Thanksgiving and these pecan cookies at Christmas.-Julie McQuiston, Bradenton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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 center 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
  • Make sure the dough is chilled before rolling it out. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • If you don't have pecan pie filling, you can make your own by combining 1 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • To make the cookies even more festive, sprinkle them with chopped pecans or chocolate chips before baking.

Conclusion:

These pecan pie sandwich cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy chocolate chip cookie base and sweet and gooey pecan pie filling, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these pecan pie sandwich cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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