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    Home » Cookies

    Pecan Pie Cookies

    Published: Nov 21, 2018 · Modified: Jul 27, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    These Pecan Pie Cookies may look complicated, but thanks to a supermarket shortcut, they are as easy as pie to make. See what I did there? Seriously though, these cookies pack all  the flavors that you love in pecan pie into a delicious cookie. You'll also love our Easy Christmas Cookie Cake Bars, Easy Cake Mix Butter Pecan Cookies and this 3 Ingredient Hershey's Chocolate Pie.

    These Pecan Pie Crust Cookies may look complicated, but thanks to a supermarket shortcut, they are as easy as pie to make. These cookies pack all the flavors that you love in pecan pie into a delicious cookie.
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    • Why you'll love these Pecan Pie Crust Cookies
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Pecan Pie Cookies
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    Why you'll love these Pecan Pie Crust Cookies

    • Easier than they look to make thanks to store bought pie crust
    • They will satisfy any pecan pie craving
    • Cookies contain all your favorite pecan pie flavors

    Ingredients

    • Pillsbury ready made pie crust
    • brown sugar
    • pecans
    • light Karo corn syrup
    • eggs
    • butter- softened
    • Dash of salt
    • cinnamon sugar
    • semi-sweet chocolate chips

    How to make Pecan Pie Cookies

    pecan pie crust cookies

    To make these yummy pecan pie cookies, start by preheating the oven to 400°. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Next, add the brown sugar, pecans, Karo syrup, eggs, butter and salt to a medium saucepan. Mix well.    

    pecan pie mixture saucepan

    Stir the mixture constantly under medium low heat (about 4-5 minutes) until it thickens to the consistency of pudding.  Remove the mixture from heat and set aside.  

    pecan pie cookie mxiture

    Lay out your pie crust dough out on a flat surface like a large cutting board.  Use a 2-3 inch round shape cookie cutter and cut out circle shapes from the dough. Place the circle shapes on the lined cookie sheet.  

    cutting out cookies

    Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar. You can make your own cinnamon sugar if you want, but you can also use pre-made which always gives you the perfect ratio of cinnamon to sugar.  

    cookies with cinnamon sugar

    Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the pecan mixture into the middle of each pie dough cookie, spreading it almost to the edge of the cookie.  

    making pecan pie crust cookies

    Bake the cookies in a 400 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until the pecan mixture is bubbly.  Remove the pecan pie crust cookies from oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes. Then, transfer  them to a wire rack so they can cool completely.    

    When the cookies have cooled, add some chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl.  Microwave the chips for 45 seconds or until they have completely melted.  

    chocolate chips

    Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.  

    melted chocolate and cookies

    Drizzle the melted chocolate on top of the cooled cookies and let the chocolate harden before serving.  

    pecan pie cookies with chocolate

    These are wonderful served with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Pecan pie crust cookies would be perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert or a Christmas cookie exchange. You might also enjoy our Linzer cookie recipe without almond flour.

    pecan pie crust cookies

    📖 Recipe

    Pecan Pie Crust Cookies

    These Pecan Pie Crust Cookies may look complicated, but thanks to a supermarket shortcut, they are as easy as pie to make. These cookies pack all the flavors that you love in pecan pie into a delicious cookie.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: cookies
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 11 minutes
    Resting time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 26 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 223kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Equipment

    • Cookie Sheet

    Ingredients

    • 1 Pillsbury ready made pie crust
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup pecans - chopped
    • ¼ cup light Karo corn syrup
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 Tablespoons butter- softened
    • Dash of salt
    • ¼ cup cinnamon sugar
    • ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a medium saucepan, add the brown sugar, pecans, Karo syrup, eggs, butter and salt. Mix well.
    • Place on stove top under medium low heat.  Stir constantly (about 4-5 minutes) until the mixture thickens just like the consistency of pudding.  Remove from heat and set aside.
    • Lay the pie crust dough out on a flat surface.  Using a round shape cookie cutter (2-3 inches), cut out circle shapes from the dough and place on the lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
    • Spoon the pecan mixture into the middle of each pie dough cookie (heaping Tablespoon), and spread out almost to the edge.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the pecan mixture is bubbly.  Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes.
    • Transfer to cool completely on a wire rack.
    • Once the cookies are cooled completely, add the chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl.  Microwave on High for 45 seconds or until completely melted.  Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.
    • Drizzle the melted chocolate on top of the cookies and allow the chocolate to harden before serving.
    • *Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.  If you want to freeze the cookies, omit Step 8-9 until after you have defrosted them.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutrition facts may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I store pecan cookies made with pie crust?

    You can store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.  If you want to freeze them, skip the chocolate drizzle until after they have been defrosted.  

    Do I have to drizzle with chocolate?

    Not at all. You can serve the cookies with no drizzle or switch things up and melt some white chocolate chips or caramel chips and drizzle that on instead.

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    Comments

    1. Michelle

      April 02, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      Just as good as the pie in personal-sized cookie pies~

    2. Emily

      March 31, 2022 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      These pecan pie cookies are incredible! They reminded us of the butter tarts we enjoyed in Canada! So good! I'll be sure to make these again around the holidays since they're much simpler to make than pies or tarts!

    3. Andrea

      March 31, 2022 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! These look amazing! Perfect as a year round pecan pie fix.

    4. Renee | The Good Hearted Woman

      March 31, 2022 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, my gosh! You had me at 'pecan pie.' So easy to put together, especially with the premade pie crust. These are scrumptious!

    5. Mirlene

      March 31, 2022 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great cookie idea! I have some left over pecans and didnt know what to do with them. Now, I can't wait to bake these for my kids!

    6. Deb B.

      November 22, 2018 at 11:37 am

      You said four of my favorite words: Pecan, pie, crust AND cookie! Holy cow these look delicious! I am def gonna give these a try this holiday! Yum!

    7. Christa

      November 22, 2018 at 8:17 am

      These look so delicious! They would be so perfect for a cookie exchange...or for breakfast. Lol.

    8. Amanda

      November 21, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      I just discovered pecan pie and am OBSESSED. Can't wait to make your recipe!

    9. Erin

      November 21, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      Oh, yum. There is no pie I love more than pecan pie, but I never have thought to eat it in cookie form! These look utterly delicious. Seriously, just over here with my mouth watering ...

    10. Gena

      November 21, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      What a great idea! I love the way you can track your calories with this easy and delicious recipe. I should definitely try it out!

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