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Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

By Heather

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies Recipe #MeAndMyTea

The weather is finally starting to cool down, and nothing helps warm me up better than a nice hot cup of tea. It’s becoming a nightly ritual and we were getting low, so I picked up a new package of Bigelow Constant Comment at Walmart.

My favorite treat to enjoy with a nice hot cup of tea is a delicious, crumbly, buttery cookie. Tea cookies are my absolute favorite. We just participated in a cookie exchange on Friday and they were the first cookie to disappear from our cookie plate. Usually I make snowball cookies for the holidays, but I wanted to try a new pecan cookie and these Pecan Thumbprints do not disappoint.

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies Recipe #MeAndMyTea

For this recipe, I didn’t even break out the electric mixer. Everything was done by hand and came together within minutes. Just whip together the butter and sugar with a fork; stir in the vanilla and the chopped pecans.

Shape the cookie dough into a ball and wrap in wax paper. Place in the freezer for about 20 minutes to chill. Roll into 1-inch balls and spread out onto a greased or lined cookie sheet.

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies Recipe #MeAndMyTea

It can be tempting to bite into one of these delicious cookies right out of the oven, but don’t! They need to cool completely so you get the crumbly crunchy texture that tea cookies are known for. Once cooled, enjoy a fresh cookie with a cup of hot tea.

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies Recipe #MeAndMyTea

I grew up drinking my tea with milk and sugar. My mother is British and this was just the way we did it. If I’m having a cup of tea by itself I will still have it that way, but with a sweet buttery cookie I like to enjoy my tea black because there is enough sweetness and creaminess in the cookie. The balance is perfect.

The constant comment tea has such a delicious flavor with notes of oranges and sweet spices. I love that it was available decaffeinated because I do like to limit my caffeine intake, especially when I’m enjoying this as an after-dinner treat.

5.0 from 4 reviews
Small Batch Pecan Thumbprints
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
Delicious pecan sandies with a pecan thumbprint.
Author: Heather @ GirlGoneMom.com
Recipe type: Cookie
Cuisine: English
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • handful halved pecans
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Whip together the butter and sugar with a fork.
  3. Stir in the vanilla and the chopped pecans.
  4. Shape the cookie dough into a ball and wrap in wax paper.
  5. Place in the freezer for about 20 minutes to chill.
  6. Roll into 1-inch balls and spread out onto a greased or lined cookie sheet.
  7. Firmly press a pecan half into each ball.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes.
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Filed Under: Dessert, Sponsored Tagged With: cookies, Pecan

About Heather

Heather is the founder of GirlGoneMom.com. She lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband, 12-year-old daughter, 9-year-old son, her cat Spencer and Buddy the lab mix. You’ll find a combination of family-friendly reviews and giveaways, deal alerts, personal stories and articles relating to parenting on GirlGoneMom.com.

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Comments

  1. Liz Mays says

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    There’s nothing like a hot cup of tea by the fireplace on a cold day. I’d be happy with a few of those pecan sandies too!

  2. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

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    Those are so pretty and elegant! They could be served at a lovely tea party! (And they’re perfect for Christmas, too!)

  3. Pam says

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    These look delicious! I love desserts and I love pecans, so pecan desserts are great.

  4. Amber Nelson says

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    I have grown to really love pecans. This recipe looks tasty!

  5. Mitzi says

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    I LOVE pecan sandies, but never tried making my own–Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to try this one :)

  6. Dogvills says

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    The cookies look amazing. I have all the recipes in my pantry. I will try your recipe later.

  7. Marielle Altenor says

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    I love a warm cup of tea when its cold! Who doesn’t like sandies! They are perfect little snack for my afternoon tea! Easy to make too.

  8. Toughcookiemommy says

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    These cookies look so good. They would be the perfect snack to enjoy with a cup of coffee or cold milk.

  9. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

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    Those cookies sound awesome. Can’t wait to make them.

  10. JanetGoingCrazy says

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    These are one of my favorite cookies because I love pecans. I’ve never had a recipe for them, though, so thank you! [client]

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