pecan pie cookies

How To Make pecan pie cookies

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  Step 1
  In large bowl, stir butter and sugar on low speed of mixer.
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  Step 2
  Add corn syrup and egg yolks. Beat until thoroughly blended.
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  Step 3
  Stir in flour gradually.
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  Step 4
  Chill several hours.
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  Step 5
  Prepare pecan filling. Combine sugar, butter and corn syrup in pan; stir to blend. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture reaches a full boil.
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  Step 6
  Remove from heat; stir in pecans. Chill.
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  Step 7
  Using one tablespoon of dough for each cookie, roll into balls. Place on greased cookie sheet leaving a 2-inch space between each cookie.
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  Step 8
  Beat egg whites slightly. Brush very lightly with egg white.
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  Step 9
  Bake at 375 degrees for five minutes. Remove from oven.
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  Step 10
  Roll 1/2 tsp of the chilled pecan filling into a ball and press firmly into the center of each cookie. Return to oven.
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  Step 11
  Bake five minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool five minutes on cookie sheet. Cool completely on rack.
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