Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies

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

Step 1: Ingredients

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

Step 2: To Start Things Off...

Cream the butter and both sugars together until smooth.

Step 3: Add More Stuff..

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

Step 4: Get Out Another Bowl

Combine the flour and salt together.

Step 5: Wet and Dry

Combine the two mixtures together.

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

Step 6: Almost Baking Time!

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.

Step 7: Making the Filling

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

Step 8: Fill Them Up!

Top each cookie with the filling.

Step 9: Bake!

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

Step 10: Cool Down

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

Step 11: Enjoy!

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