Pecan Pie Cookies

Don't get me wrong, I love Pecan Pie as much as the next girl, but sometimes the buttery crust and decadent filling feel slightly excessive.

Using a basic sugar cookie base, these scrumptious snacks are filled with a topping that packs all the flavor of pecan pie.

Definitely a unique spin on a classic!

Ingredients:

1.5 Cups Packed Brown Sugar

3/4 Cup Butter, Softened

1 Egg

2 t Vanilla

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour

1 t Baking Powder

1 Cup Chopped Pecans

1/4 Cup low-fat milk (use heavy cream or whole milk if you're feeling decadent)

Directions:

1.)  Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2.)  Combine 1 Cup Brown Sugar, butter, egg, & 1 t vanilla.  Slowly add in flour & Baking powder.

3.)  Shape dough into 1.5 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets lined with wax paper.

4.)  Use thumb to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.

5.)  In a small bowl, combine chopped pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 t vanilla, & milk.  Spoon filling into cookie indentation.

6.)  Bake 8-12 minutes, until lightly browned.

Enjoy!