PECAN-FILLED MAPLE COOKIES
These festive cookies melt in your mouth, and look and taste just like a personal-size pecan pie. My clan eats them straight from the cooling rack. The treats rarely make it to the cookie jar! -TaeRee Glover, Sedan, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in maple syrup and egg yolks. Beat in flour. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine butter, maple syrup and confectioners' sugar. Cook over medium heat until mixture reaches a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; fold in pecans. Cool slightly; refrigerate until cooled completely., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, whisk egg whites. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Press a 1-inch wide indentation in the center of each ball, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Dip in egg whites; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 6 minutes. Press 1 rounded teaspoon pecan filling into center of each cookie. Bake 7-9 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Isabelle Reeves
[email protected]I thought these cookies were just okay. They were a little dry and the maple flavor was a bit too strong. I probably won't make them again.
Mary Mbugua
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're very easy to make and they're perfect for a quick snack.
Pappi Munda
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the maple glaze. It's the perfect finishing touch.
Irfan Sadek
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Cynthia Bou
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Naddy
[email protected]I made these cookies for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Anime Antics
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I especially loved the maple glaze. It added a nice touch of sweetness and flavor. I will definitely be making t