Pecan Pie Cookies

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cookie Dough

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.

2. Shape the Cookies

• Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
• Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie to create a well for the pecan filling.

3. Make the Pecan Filling

• In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well mixed and sticky.

4. Fill the Cookies

• Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the pecan mixture into the indentation of each cookie, filling it generously.

5. Bake

• Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden and the filling is bubbly.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.