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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Sarah Overly
Also another hit. These went so fast. Didn’t even get to try one. That should speak volumes enough.
Katie
Absolutely delicious. My daughter made these for Thanksgiving and they were a huge hit. She’s making a 2nd double batch today for our “Friendsgiving”.
Chahinez
So happy to hear both of you loved this recipe! It’s a winner for sure!
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Evonne
omg!! Ammmaazzzing!!!
Sooo yummy !!
Great recipe!
Ate too many of them!
Thank you so much!
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear that! Hey these were a treat! So glad you enjoyed them!
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Karissa
Made these for thanksgiving and the filling was delicious. I’m not sure if I over whipped the cookie dough, but I almost feel like the texture was too fluffy and light. Or maybe it is supposed to be a super light melt in your mouth texture?
Chelsea
I made these for Thanksgiving and everyone raved about them and said they were better than Crumbl! I was a little worried the filling wasn’t going to set up because it was runny, but after it cools it’s perfect. I had quite a bit of filling leftover so I think next time I’ll make deeper holes or cut the recipe down. My husband is already asking me to make another batch lol. This recipe is a keeper!
Nicole
I had leftover filling as well, but we’re just going to have it over ice cream!
Chahinez
This would go so well with ice cream!
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Megan
These are unreal. Perfect for thanksgiving and a lot less work than I expected. Thank you!!
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear that!! So glad you liked this recipe!
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Tyana
This recipe is Amazing my family loves it!!
Chahinez
Thank you!
Amanda Rush
These are absolutely amazing!!!! The whole family loved them!!!
Chahinez
So glad to hear that!
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Madison
This recipe was easy to follow and seriously delicious. I made three desserts for our Friendsgiving and this was the favorite by far!
Chahinez
You’re awesome for making three desserts!! This one being the top one makes me so happy 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
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Hannah
These cookies were so good! These were definitely one of my favorites that I have made from your recipes.
Michelle Garbett
Best cookies ever! Who needs pie. Simple, delish and oh so pretty!
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear you loved these!
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Amanda Rush
I made these today for some recipe testing and they were hands down my families favorite!!! Thank you so much for sharing these amazing recipes!!! 💕🙌🏼🥰
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear that! You are so welcome Amanda!!
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Bobbi
Fantastic!! I doubled the batch and they were still gone in no time!
Chahinez
These are the best cookies I’ve ever made this past year so I can only imagine how fast they disappeared!
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Conley Harris
These cookies are absolute perfection! Thank you so much for coming out with a recipe for them! I love them so much! I will definitely be making these cookies for Thanksgiving!
Chahinez
So happy these were enjoyed by everyone! and of course, I am so happy to be of help 🙂
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Hillary
These are literally just like miniature pecan pies! I made 18 small ones with this recipe and they were absolutely outstanding! Beautiful too! Have already shared the recipe with many friends and family!
Chahinez
They really are huh!!! I am so happy you found them outstanding 🙂
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Ellie Zellien
I made these cookies for my family’s Thanksgiving dinner because my brothers and dad love pecan pie. Everybody loved them! I did leave them in the oven a minute too long and they cooled a bit crunchy so next time I make them I would take them out earlier but overall 10/10 recipe!
Chahinez
So glad to hear these were a family favorite, Ellie!
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Tanner
Do these cookies freeze well?
Chahinez
Yes they do!
Tanya
These were so easy to make and freaking delicious. I was debating on making these or a pecan pie for Thanksgiving but once I tried out this cookie recipe I knew had to make them. So good ahh can’t wait to make them again!
Chahinez
I am so excited that you decided to go with the cookies for thanksgiving!!
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Tayjah
Just made this recipe and it was amazing!!! Super rich and a great balance of sweetness between the cookie and the filling. They would be great as smaller sizes as well!
Chahinez
Small catering size pecan cookies are adorable! I made a few small ones myself and they’re life!
Enjoy Tayjah!
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Becca
Didn’t try out the full recipe yet as i’m making them for thanksgiving but I just couldn’t wait and wanted to test out just the sugar cookie part themselves. and HOLY they are A M A Z I N G. seriously one of the best sugar cookies i’ve had in a while. beats anything from the store i’ve had and anything i’ve ever made before. now i’m even more excited to make it with the filling come thursday. 100/10
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear you loved them as much as I did!! You’re awesome and I hope you had a great holiday : )
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Jayce
Very interested in making these. Is the one stick of butter equivalent to 1/2 cup?
Chahinez
Yes!
Lois R Goosic
This recipe looks delicious and I am looking forward to trying it. However, I have never seen cinnamon used in pecan pie. I am wondering if the cookies would be just as delicious without it?
Chahinez
Yes it would 🙂
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Michelle Georgia
Can you substitute the heavy cream?
carlson3794
I would not recommend substituting the heavy cream for these cookies, it would end up changing the texture too much.
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kay rodriquez
Chahinez this recipe is absolutely the best and these cookies are so good the pecan pie filling is spot on. the softness of the cookie melts in my mouth and the combination of the 2 put together is pure heaven.. Yes I ate one for breakfast and I might have one for lunch lol.. Great job my friend.
Alex
this was amazing!! i love your recipes (:
Chahinez
So happy to hear that!
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Mayra
Amazing as always!
Chahinez
Thank you!