Ingredients
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/4 c. dark corn syrup
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2/3 c. finely chopped pecans
Caramel, for drizzling
Preparation
Step 1Make the cookies: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla, then add flour mixture, beating on low until combined. Preheat oven to 350°. Step 2Roll dough into 1” balls. Place them 2” apart on baking sheet and use your thumb to press a small divot into each ball. Step 3Bake until edges of cookies are golden, 13 to 14 minutes. Step 4Make filling: In a small saucepan, combine butter, corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir constantly until thick, about 2 minutes. Fold in pecans. Spoon filling into each cookie and let cool. Step 5Drizzle with caramel before serving.
Editor’s Note: After some negative feedback, we have retested and adjusted the recipe. The recipe was updated on December 14, 2020
