Pecan Pie Cookies

Pecan Pie Cookies
The recipe Pecan Pie Cookies could satisfy your Southern craving in around 55 minutes. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 115 calories, 1g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 36. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. Head to the store and pick up heavy whipping cream, egg, brown sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a dessert. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Gluten And Dairy Free Pecan Pie, Janet's St. Regis Pecan Pie with Honey Glazed Pecans, and Pecan Pie Cheesecake.

Instructions

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In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
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Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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Shape into 1-in. balls.
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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.
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Combine filling ingredients; spoon into cookies.
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Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In55 m.
Servings36
Health Score0
CuisinesSouthern
Dish TypesDessert
OccasionsThanksgiving
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