Name: Sourdough Pecan Pie Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature); 3/4 cups granulated white sugar; 1 large egg (room temperature); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup sourdough starter discard (room temperature); 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons corn starch; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Description

Delightful cookies combining the nutty richness of pecans and the tangy flavor of sourdough starter.

Ingredients

Scale

8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
3/4 cups granulated white sugar
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sourdough starter discard (room temperature)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons corn starch
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Pecan Pie Filling: In a small bowl, combine cold water and cornstarch, stirring until smooth. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and sourdough starter; mix until combined.
Add Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough is stiff.
Shape the Cookies: Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough, roll into a ball, and place on baking sheet. Create a well and fill with pie filling and chopped pecans. Repeat.
Bake for 13-15 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

These cookies can be frozen before baking; add extra time when baking from frozen.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 200
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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