Easy Pecan Pie Cookies with Buttery Chocolate Drizzle

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Enjoy the classic flavors of pecan pie in a smaller, cookie-style treat. A flaky pie crust is filled with a rich mixture of buttery pecans, brown sugar, and corn syrup, then baked until the filling is just set. For an extra finishing touch, add a delicate drizzle of melted chocolate.

Ingredients

  • 1 prepared single pie crust, homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/4 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips, for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Prepare the Pecan Filling: Add the melted butter, chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, and salt to a large nonstick skillet. Stir to combine.
  3. Cook the Filling: Place the skillet over medium-low heat and cook the mixture until it becomes slightly thickened. It should have a pudding-like consistency while remaining moist rather than becoming dry.
  4. Set Aside: Remove the pecan mixture from the heat and allow it to rest while you prepare the pie crust.
  5. Cut the Crust: Unroll the prepared pie crust and use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out individual circles.
  6. Shape the Edges: Carefully fold approximately 1/4 inch of the outer edge of each pastry circle inward to create a small raised border.
  7. Fill the Pastry: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the pecan filling into the center of each prepared crust circle.
  8. Bake: Arrange the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for approximately 8 minutes, or until the pecan filling has just set.
  9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack. Allow them to cool before adding the optional decoration.
  10. Add the Chocolate Drizzle: If you want to decorate the cookies, place the chocolate chips into a small resealable plastic bag. Microwave the bag for about 15 seconds at a time until the chocolate is mostly melted. Carefully snip off a very small corner of the bag and drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled pecan pie cookies.
  11. Let the Chocolate Set: Allow the chocolate drizzle to cool and firm up completely before serving.

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