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Lemon Meringue Delight

Lemon Meringue Delight

Pecan Pie Cookies are handheld pecan pie perfection. Easy chewy Lemon Meringue Delight alternative. Get the recipe for these nutty caramel treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups light or dark brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 cup salted butter at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • q.s. sea salt flakes for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl (or stand mixer)
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer whisk/beater attachment
  • Medium bowl for dry ingredients
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla together for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs and mix on low speed until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed until combined.
  5. Fold in the pecan halves using a spatula until evenly distributed.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop dough balls about 1.25 inches in size and place them 3 inches apart on the sheets.
  9. Bake for about 8 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Toast the pecans for enhanced flavor; it makes a huge difference!
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Reheat cookies in the microwave for about 10 seconds if they dry out.
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
Feel free to add chocolate chips or dried fruit for flavor variations!
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