Crumbl pecan pie cookies are made with a soft and buttery sugar cookie base then topped with a brown sugar pecan pie filling to mimic your favorite Thanksgiving pie. It is easy and will be the perfect dessert on your holiday table this year!
If you love these then try the Gluten-free Healthy Pecan Pie Bars, Rich Maple Pecan Bread Loaf with Creme Fraiche, Pecan Banana Bread with Streusel Topping, Perfectly Fluffy Pumpkin Pancake recipe and even Chewy Crumbl Pumpkin Roll Cookies.
This month Crumbl put out the Pecan pie cookie which tastes absolutely out of this world. It is made with a thick buttery sugar cookie base then is topped with a brown sugar butter pecan pie filling. Trust me, it is amazing and you finally can make it in the comfort of your own home with this copycat recipe.
Of course, since we are making Crumbl copycats, these cookies will be huge but you can make them smaller if you want to serve them on Thanksgiving to friends and family.
This is the best Crumbl pecan pie cookie recipe!
Every year I wait for Thanksgiving because of the infamous pecan pie, this year my life has changed with these pecan pie cookies! They are so much easier to make will impress the crowds this holiday season.
This recipe of the cookie base is inspired by the Chilled Crumbl Sugar Cookies, it is buttery and melts in your mouth. Each cookie is then filled with a homemade pecan pie filled with the right amount of spice, nuts, and buttery sugar sauce.
Why you need to make this recipe!
- It tastes just like a pecan pie.
- This recipe is easy and comes together in no time.
- These pecan pie cookies are impressive and perfect for crowds.
- You can make them small or large like the ones Crumbl has.
- No need to wait all year for these cookies to comeback in stores, now you can make them at home!
Ingredients for this Pecan pie cookie recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this crumbl pecan pie Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter– Use softened butter for the base of these cookies.
- Oil– Use either vegetable or canola oil for these cookies.
- Granulated sugar & powdered sugar– The granulated and powdered sugar work together to sweeten the cookie base.
- Brown sugar– The brown sugar is used to make the pecan pie filling.
- Egg– The egg is the binding agent in your sugar cookies or pie crust cookies.
- Vanilla– The vanilla is used for both the cookie as well as the pecan pie filling.
- Flour– You can use AP flour for this recipe.
- Salt– The salt will help balance out the sweetness of these cookies.
- Baking powder– The baking powder will give a little height to these cookies.
- Pecans– Can’t have pecan pie without pecan! You can use whole pecans and chopp them or use chopped pecans.
- Heavy cream – The heavy cream is used to make the pecan pie filling.
- Cinnamon & nutmeg– These spices are used to make the pecan pie filling.
How to make Crumbl pecan pie cookies
This is how you can make these Thanksgiving dessert-inspired cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Cream the butter, oil, and both sugars until creamy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla, and mix again until smooth.
- Mix in the dry ingredients just until the flour disappears.
- Scoop out 9 equally sized cookie dough balls, now either flatten them gently with the palm of your hand then press the center with a ¼ cup measuring cup.
- Bake in the preheated oven then top with the pecan pie filling.
Make the pecan pie filling
- Mix the butter, brown sugar, and pecan together in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir often until the sugar is dissolved in the butter.
- remove form the heat and add in the heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Give it a good stir and let it cool down for 5-10 minutes before topping the cookies with it.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
How to store these Crumbl pecan pie cookies?
You can store these pecan pie cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Once you’re ready to enjoy them pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to get them all gooey and enjoy!
These cookies can also be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days in an air-tight container. Make sure to microwave the cookies before enjoying them to get them ooey gooey again!
Can you make catering-sized Crumbl pecan pie cookies?
Yes!
Instead of making 9 large ones, make 16 smaller ones and bake them for 7 minutes instead of 9 minutes.
Crumbl pecan pie cookies
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Crumbl pecan pie cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ⅓ cup oil vegetable or canola oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 & ⅓ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Pecan pie filling
- 5 tablespoon butter
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 & ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement pape and set aside.
- Cream the butter, oil, sugar, and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer.
- Add the egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Add the flour, salt, and baking powder and mix until combined, using a large cookie scooper, scoop out 9 equally sized cookie balls, place them on the prepared baking sheet, gently flatten them to about 1 inch in thickness, then using a ¼ measuring cup, press down the center of the cookie to make room for the pecan pie filling.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes then cool on the baking sheet.
Make the pecan pie filling.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the butter, brown sugar, and pecans until the butter and sugar are dissolved. Make sure to stir from time to time to get all the pecan coated in the buttery sugar mixture. You want the mixture to bubble for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the cinnamon nutmeg, salt, heavy cream, and vanilla, and whisk to combine.
- Remove from heat, and top the cookies with the pecan pie mixture. Let it cool down for 20-30 minutes then enjoy!
Notes
How to store these Crumbl pecan pie cookies?
You can store these pecan pie cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Once you’re ready to enjoy them pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to get them all gooey and enjoy! These cookies can also be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days in an air-tight container. Make sure to microwave the cookies before enjoying them to get them ooey gooey again!Nutrition
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Maellys
I did them for my sister’s birthday and they turned out AMAZING on first attempt !!! The cookie was soft and the pecan caramel was sweet and still a bit creamy…. What a dreamy treat ! Too bad i can’t upload a pic here but trust me on this one, you have to try it !
Chahinez
So glad to hear that!
Dels
Do you use salted butter or unsalted butter?
Chahinez
You can use either.
Kathy
Oh! Sweet! Mother! These are fabulous!!!! Will definitely be making these again and again! Thank you!!!
Chahinez
You are so welcome Kathy!
Gabby
These cookies have been living in my brain since I saw them on IG – started making them and realized after I’d made the cookie dough that I didn’t have pecans – so I just made the base and topped it with an almond buttercream frosting. WHEN I TELL YOU I CAN’T STOP EATING THEM. Wow. So good. Can’t wait to try the full recipe!
Chahinez
Thank you so much Gabby for such a great review! You are the best!
Agata
Loved these! I used a cookie scooper and it made 27 medium sized cookies. Question- can they be frozen to enjoy later?
Chahinez
Yes! Store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw them in the fridge or at room temp before enjoying. I also like to microwave them for a few seconds before enjoying them.
Emily
How dare you make a cookie so outstanding, so delicious, so impressive, so simple, so divine, so addictive?!?! I look like the talented hero when I make these and they are an unearthly pleasure to eat. Bravo 👏🏻
Chahinez
So so so glad to hear this Emily!
J
These look amazing!
Glenda
These were amazing! I made them this afternoon and they will be made many more times! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!!
Chahinez
You’re welcome Glenda!
Kimberly
Just made these for tomorrow (Thanksgiving) and they are amazing!
Chahinez
The perfect holiday cookies right?!
Carol S
11-22-22
I’m not a pecan pie kinda girl, but my family loves them!!!! Thanks for sharing your recipes❤️
Chahinez
Glad to hear they loved the recipe Carol!!
Evonne
Made these last fall & couldn’t stop eating them , so delicious!! The baking time ( for me) is off though. I put them in for 9 mins & they looked underdone. I added 4 mins to the baking time & they were a little better but still soft after setting for a hour or so. Anyone else have this issue? Other than that, this is sucj a wonderful recipe! Thank you!
Noor
I tried these and they turned out perfect! I even gave some of them to my friends the next day, and they all loved them! Highly recommend this recipe<3
Chahinez
I love hearing that! Glad everyone enjoyed these!
Sue
These cookies are better than the pie! My cookies spread so I didn’t really have a “well” but it didn’t affect the taste. They were so good.
Olivia
These are the most amazing cookies I’ve ever made! Taste SOOOO good and ridiculous easy to make. Everyone loved them and I had to make a second batch 2 days later as they disappeared.
Thank you for your recipe and all the love you clearly put into your baking!! Delicious – 5 stars for sure!!! 😍
Chahinez
Thank you so much for trying these out Olivia! These are definitely the perfect holiday cookies for sure!
Lissa Rogers
These were better then the original from crumbl!!! Saved in my recipe book forever.
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear you liked these!
Chahinez
Kelsey
These are absolutely to die for, and do easy! Thank you so much!
Chahinez
You’re welcome Kelsey!
Doreen
Hi-These have a wonderful taste but my cookie dough seems slightly underdone. I made even smaller sized cookies than the suggested 9 or 16. I made 22 and baked for the suggested 7 min for 16. They were underdone so I left them in for an additional 2 minutes and they still seem very soft on the bottom. Are they supposed to be that way? I am worried that storing in an air tight container that they will be even softer after time. Any suggestions?
Chahinez
Hi Doreen!
Letting the cookies cool down on the baking sheet will continue baking the cookies so they shouldn’t be so soft after cooling. They won’t get too soft when stored in an air tight container.
chahinez
Han
amazing !! the texture of the sugar cookie is perf to imitate pie crust !
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear you liked it 🙂 !
Kathy
This was the recipe that solidified me as the office baker. Everyone fell in love with them, I was so glad I doubled the batch because they were like a personal pecan pie! Love all your recipes!!
Chahinez
You go girl!!! I am so happy to hear that you’re the office #1 baker thanks to these cookies 😛
chahinez
Nicole
Made these for thanksgiving and loved them so much I made mini sized ones for a Christmas cookie swap!
Nicole Harley
Oh. My. Word. ( southern accent) these are so good .. family loved them … thank you for this recipe.. fun and easy to make
Chahinez
You are so welcome Nicole! Thank you so much for the review, they always make my day!
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