These Pecan Delight Cookies are a perfect blend of crumbly, buttery base and a rich, nutty topping. The combination of pecans with a luscious syrup of brown sugar, maple, and honey creates a deliciously unique taste.
Why You'll Love It:
- Buttery Cookie Base: Made with simple ingredients, this base is the perfect foundation for the pecan topping.
- Rich Pecan Layer: A mix of pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, and honey creates a flavorful, caramel-like topping.
- Easy to Make: With straightforward steps, this recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers.
- Versatile: Serve as a dessert or a sweet snack, perfect alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients:
- For the Dough:
- 150g butter
- 1 cup flour (150g)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (50g)
- A pinch of salt
- For the Pecan Layer:
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (150g)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (50g)
- 1/4 cup honey (50g)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (50g)
- 110g butter
- A pinch of salt
- 300g raw pecans
Instructions:
- Dough Preparation: In a mixer with a paddle attachment, combine cubed butter, flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Blend until a uniform dough forms. Press and refrigerate.
- Pecan Layer: Roughly chop pecans. In a pan, heat brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, cream, butter, and salt over medium heat until butter melts and the mixture boils. Remove from heat, stir in pecans, and set aside.
- Assembly: Roll the dough between two sheets of baking paper into a large circle. Place in the center of the baking tray. Pour the pecan mixture over the dough, folding the edges inward.
- Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake for about 35 minutes until the pecan layer is set and golden.
- Serving: Cool outside the oven. Serve with vanilla ice cream for added delight.
Enjoy these Pecan Delight Cookies, a perfect treat for any pecan lover! 🍪🌰🍦
