Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies

In this instructable, I will show you how to make Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies

For this recipe you are going to need

(for the cookies)

2 c all purpose flour

3/4 c butter, softened

1/2 c white sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 c packed brown sugar

(for the pecan pie topping)

1 c pecan pieces

2 tbsp half and half

1 tbsp light corn syrup

1/4 c packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Cream the butter and both sugars together until smooth.

Add the vanilla extract and egg to the mixture, mixing thoroughly.

Combine the flour and salt together.

Combine the two mixtures together.

Stir until it is combined, but do not over mix the dough.

Form 1 tbsp of mixture into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Press down on the center of each cookie forming the indention to place the topping. You can reshape them if needed.

To make the pecan pie filling, just mix together all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.

Top each cookie with the filling.

Bake in an oven that's been preheated to 350° for 12 minutes.

Remove the cookies from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

I hope you liked the instructable and if you decided to make these yourself, let me know what you think!