Description
Maple Pecan Pie Stuffed Cookies combine the cozy, nostalgic flavors of classic pecan pie with the buttery, chewy texture of homemade cookies. Each bite features warm maple sweetness, toasted pecans, and hints of caramelized richness.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A Amber or Dark)
1 large egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, chopped
Optional: 1/4 cup pecan pie filling or extra maple syrup for stuffing
Instructions
Prepare dough: Beat butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Mix in maple syrup and egg until well combined.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add to wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
Add pecans: Fold in chopped toasted pecans evenly throughout the dough.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the dough and prevent overspreading.
Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Shape & stuff: Scoop 2 tbsp dough, flatten, and add 1 tsp pecan pie filling or maple syrup in the center. Fold and seal the dough around filling into a smooth ball. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Bake: Bake 10–14 minutes until edges are golden and centers slightly soft. Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
Notes
Toast pecans lightly to enhance flavor before adding.
Chill dough thoroughly for chewy, thick cookies.
Use pure maple syrup for authentic flavor.
Don’t overbake — cookies should look slightly underdone for the perfect chewy center.
Store airtight at room temperature for 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (1/26 recipe)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: maple pecan cookies, stuffed cookies, fall cookie recipe, chewy maple cookies, pecan pie cookie recipe