Crumbl Pecan Pie Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies with a “healthier twist,” filled with a gooey pecan pie center inspired by Crumbl’s seasonal classic. These pecan pie cookies feature a tender cookie base, warm caramelized brown-sugar pecan filling, and perfectly balanced sweetness — all tested and perfected for consistent, mouthwatering results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–9 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 large cookies
- Category: Cookies
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
**Cookie Base**
1/2 cup softened butter
1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
**Pecan Pie Filling**
5 tbsp butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
Pinch salt
Instructions
**Make the Cookie Dough**
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Cream the softened butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Scoop 9 large cookie dough balls (about 1/3 cup each). Flatten slightly.
Use the back of a 1/4 cup measure to press a well into the center of each cookie.
**Bake the Cookies**
Bake 8–9 minutes. Edges should be lightly golden while centers remain soft.
Cool cookies on the tray for at least 10 minutes to set.
**Make the Pecan Pie Filling**
In a saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans over medium heat.
Stir until melted and bubbling. Let bubble 1–2 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well until glossy.
**Assemble**
Spoon warm pecan filling into the wells of the cooled cookies.
Let sit 20–30 minutes to fully set before serving.
Notes
• Toast pecans for deeper flavor (optional but recommended).
• Avoid overbaking — centers should look a little soft.
• If dough feels warm or sticky, chill 20–30 minutes before shaping.
• Filling thickens as it cools; allow cookies time to set after filling.
• Freeze dough balls or fully assembled cookies for easy make-ahead treats.
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