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Easy Pecan Tarts Made with Sugar Cookie Dough Recipe

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These Easy Pecan Tarts are a delightful dessert made with refrigerated sugar cookie dough. They combine a buttery, soft cookie base with a sweet, nutty pecan filling, perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. The recipe is simple, quick, and yields a charmingly rustic tart with a rich, caramel-like filling topped with whole pecans.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pecan tarts

Ingredients

Cookie Dough Base

  • 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1 egg

Pecan Filling

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 12 pecan halves (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a muffin pan with nonstick spray to ensure the tarts do not stick during baking.
  2. Form Cookie Dough Balls: Take two pieces of refrigerated sugar cookie dough and press them together to form a single dough ball. Place one dough ball into each muffin cup of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake Cookie Bases: Bake the dough balls for 10 minutes to set the base, partially baking the cookie before adding the filling.
  4. Mix Pecan Filling: In a bowl, combine the egg, light brown sugar, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and roughly chopped pecans. Stir well to blend all ingredients thoroughly.
  5. Create Cookie Cups: Remove the partially baked cookie bases from the oven. Using the back of a tablespoon, gently press the center of each cookie to form a cup shape to hold the filling.
  6. Fill Cookies: Spoon the pecan filling mixture into each cookie cup, distributing it evenly among the cups.
  7. Add Topping and Final Bake: Place one pecan half on top of each filled tart for garnish. Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown and the filling is set.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the pecan tarts to cool in the pan to firm up, then carefully transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure cookie dough is cold and slightly firm to make shaping easier.
  • You can substitute light corn syrup with maple syrup or honey for a different flavor profile.
  • If you prefer a richer filling, consider adding a tablespoon of melted butter to the pecan mixture.
  • Make sure to cool the tarts completely to allow the filling to set properly for easy removal and serving.
  • Use a silicone or non-stick coated muffin pan for best results and easier tart removal.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/easy-pecan-tarts-made-with-sugar-cookie-dough-recipe/