Pecan Pie Thumbprints

Name: Pecan Pie Thumbprints
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 54
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps butter; 30 grams confectioners sugar; 2 Tbsps dark corn syrup; 2 eggs, separated; 313 grams all-purpose flour; 27 grams finely chopped pecans; 100 grams sugar

Pecan Pie Thumbprints might be It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. Head to the store and pick up pecans, flour, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes. It is an inexpensive recipe for fans of Southern food. Users who liked this recipe also liked Egg-Free Cranberry Thumbprints, Gluten And Dairy Free Pecan Pie, and Janet's St. Regis Pecan Pie with Honey Glazed Pecans.

Instructions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and corn syrup. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll.

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Corn Syrup

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Butter

Cream

All Purpose Flour

Sugar

Roll

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Bowl

For filling, in a small saucepan, combine confectioners' sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

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Powdered Sugar

Corn Syrup

Butter

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Sauce Pan

Remove from heat; stir in pecans.

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Pecans

Remove from pan; refrigerate 30 minutes or until cold.

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Frying Pan

Preheat oven to 375°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. In a small bowl, whisk egg whites; brush over tops.

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Egg Whites

Dough

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Whisk

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Oven

Bake 5 minutes.

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Oven

Remove from oven. Gently press an indentation in center of each cookie with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Fill each with a scant 1/2 teaspoon pecan mixture.

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