Ingredients
Method
Preheat Your Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Your Baking Sheet
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Cream Your Butters and Sugars
- In a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla
- Add the room-temperature egg and vanilla extract into the mix, and beat until combined.
Mix in the Dry Ingredients
- Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder in another bowl. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Shape Cookie Dough
- Using a large cookie scooper, scoop out nine equally sized cookie balls. Space them on your prepared baking sheet, flatten each ball gently to about 1 inch thick, then press down the center of each cookie to create little nests for the filling.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake for about 8-9 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
Make the Pecan Pie Filling
- Melt remaining 5 tablespoons of butter over low heat, stir in the brown sugar until combined, then add chopped pecans, vanilla extract, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for about 2-3 minutes.
Fill the Cookies
- Once cool, spoon the pecan pie filling into the centers.
Notes
Chill dough if it's hot in the kitchen, and don't overbake for best results. These cookies can be enjoyed warm, served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.