Pecan Pie Cookies

These scrumptious little cookies are like bite-sized pecans pies. The method to making them is surprisingly easy. It's a great baking project for children for fall holidays. If your holiday plans include making batches of cookies to serve or give as gifts, these cookies can be a family occasion. They can be frozen if you want to make them ahead and serve later.

Do plan ahead for the chilling time when you are making this recipe. which comes courtesy of the cookbook Classic Southern Desserts (Oxmoor House). The dough must be chilled for an hour after you make it, then the pecan filling must be chilled for 30 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

1 cup butter (softened)

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup dark corn syrup

2 large eggs (separated)

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup powdered sugar

3 tablespoons dark corn syrup

3/4 cup pecans (finely chopped)