Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is essential for achieving the best results. Here’s what you’ll need to whip up these Maple Pecan Pie Stuffed Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, heavy cream, and cornstarch over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and fold in pecans; let cool.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop and flatten cookie dough, add a teaspoon of filling in the center, fold, and roll into a ball.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is key for shaping the cookies.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg