Pecan Pie Cookies

Name: Pecan Pie Cookies
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2

Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each ball. Combine filling ingredients; spoon into cookies.
4

Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.