Crumbl Pecan Pie cookies with sugar cookies

This copycat Crumbl Pecan Pie Cookie recipe features a soft, buttery sugar cookie base that forms a cup to hold a gooey, rich pecan pie filling. It combines the best parts of a classic pecan pie and a soft-baked cookie into one decadent treat. Perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a sweet, nutty dessert, these cookies are a surefire hit.​

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Why Make This Recipe

You should make this recipe to enjoy the famous Crumbl cookie experience right in your own kitchen. These cookies are the perfect mashup of two beloved desserts, offering a tender cookie crust instead of a traditional pie crust, which makes them easier to handle and serve. They are a standout dessert that looks impressive but is surprisingly straightforward to make.​

How to Make Crumbl Pecan Pie Cookies

To make these cookies, you’ll first prepare a soft sugar cookie dough and form it into shallow cups. These cookie cups are baked briefly before being filled with a homemade pecan pie filling that you cook on the stovetop. The filling, made with butter, brown sugar, and pecans, is poured into the warm cookie bases to set.​

Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookie Base:

• ½ cup butter, softened​
• ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil​
• ½ cup granulated sugar​
• ¼ cup powdered sugar​
• 1 egg, at room temperature​
• 1 tsp vanilla extract​
• 2 & ⅓ cups all-purpose flour​
• 1 tsp baking powder​
• ¼ tsp salt​

For the Pecan Pie Filling:

• 5 tbsp butter​
• ⅔ cup brown sugar​
• 1 & ¼ cups chopped pecans​
• ⅓ cup heavy cream​
• 1 tsp vanilla extract​
• ¼ tsp cinnamon​
• 1 pinch nutmeg​
• 1 pinch salt​

Directions

For the Sugar Cookie Base:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.​
2. In a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and creamy.​
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until just combined.​
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the flour just disappears. Do not overmix.​
5. Using a large cookie scooper, form about 9 equally sized dough balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each one to about 1 inch in thickness.​
6. Use the bottom of a 1/4 cup measuring cup to press down in the center of each cookie, creating a well for the filling.​
7. Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until the edges are set. The centers should still be soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet.​

For the Pecan Pie Filling:

1. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the filling. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Stir frequently until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.​
2. Allow the mixture to bubble for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the pecans are well-coated.​
3. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until everything is well combined.​
4. Spoon the warm pecan pie filling into the indentations of the baked cookies.​
5. Let the cookies cool for 20-30 minutes to allow the filling to set before serving.​

How to Serve Crumbl Pecan Pie Cookies

Serve these cookies warm or at room temperature. For an extra gooey experience, you can warm them in the microwave for a few seconds before enjoying. They are a perfect standalone dessert for holiday gatherings or a sweet afternoon snack.​

How to Store Crumbl Pecan Pie Cookies

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to one week.​

Tips to Make Crumbl Pecan Pie Cookies

Using a combination of butter and oil in the cookie dough is key to achieving that classic Crumbl texture—soft, moist, and tender. When you make the indentation in the cookie dough, press firmly to create a good-sized well that will hold plenty of filling. Don’t overbake the cookie base; taking it out when the center is still soft ensures a chewy final product.​

Variations

For a fun twist, you can make mini, catering-sized versions of these cookies. Instead of making 9 large cookies, form 16 smaller ones and reduce the baking time to about 7 minutes. You can also add a splash of bourbon to the pecan pie filling for a more complex, adult-friendly flavor.​

FAQs

Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
Yes, you can bake the cookies and store them in an airtight container. Prepare the filling just before you are ready to serve for the best results, or fill them and store them as directed.

Why do these cookies use both oil and butter?
The butter provides a rich flavor, while the oil adds moisture and contributes to the signature soft, tender texture of Crumbl cookies.​

Can I use a different kind of nut?
While these are pecan pie cookies, you could experiment with using chopped walnuts for a different flavor profile. The rest of the filling recipe would remain the same.

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