Description
Delicious pecan sandwich cookies filled with a sweet creamy filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then fold in chopped pecans.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops onto prepared sheets, spaced two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Let cookies cool completely; prepare the filling by mixing powdered sugar with softened butter until smooth. Optionally add maple syrup for flavor enhancement.
- Spread filling between two cooled cookies to create sandwiches.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using maple syrup in the filling.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg