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Let’s talk cookies.
I know that it’s not quite the official cookie season yet, but we are so close. So close that I am actually getting sad that it will be over soon… I know, I know.
Shut up.
Also, who does not love cookies? Cookies are good at ALL times.
I didn’t really mean for these cookies to happen, but then they did, because the name buttery pecan just sounded so delish. Plus, I was dreaming of these cookies I made way back in my first couple of months of blogging. Horrible photos – dang good cookies. AND, it was a snowy, cold day and cookies + maybe just a little hot chocolate are a must on snowy, cold days.
I will not deny that I seem to make the best baked goods when it is snowing.
I realize that in most places it’s not cold enough to snow yet, so I’ll stop about the snow. BUT rain, and especially the freezing cold rain you people in the mid-west and on the east coast get, most definitely calls for cookies. Without doubt. I heard Vermont got some snow and even the people we have making the doors for the barn in San Diego got some rain, their first in about six months
I know that my family back in Cleveland needs some cookies… I heard their Halloween was windy, cold and “miserable” as my Nonnie put it.
And, from all the family texts, it looks like my Uncle Matt is feeding my cousin Maggie, AKA Marge, way too much salmon and not enough um well, chocolate… or butter. Or better yet both. Salmon is good and all guys, but it’s best when followed by cookies. Really now, it’s pretty much the holiday season and we all could use some cookies to get things into gear. Not to mention that it’s Friday, everyone needs a cookie by Friday!
Plus, the whole buttery pecan thing makes these sandwich cookies pretty perfect for the month of November. In my head pecans are so a November kind of food. Pretty sure this is due to that beloved chocolate pecan pie we eat every Thanksgiving. Fruity pies are no go in this house. It’s all about the chocolate.
Duh.
Anywhooo. I want to tell you all about these Chocolate Drizzled Buttery Pecan and Caramelized Condensed Milk Cookies. Clearly I love them.
They are different from most cookies I make because they are a shortbread base. Honestly, I am not normally a shortbread cookie person, but these cookies just work. Maybe it’s all the butter, all the pecans, or um that chocolate drizzle? Whatever it is, it is addictingly delicious.
The cookies come together so quickly and you can even prepare the dough days in advance. Then whenever you’re ready for them, just slice and bake. It just makes life on busy days, when cookies are in need, that much better. They do need to sit in the freezer for at least thirty minutes though before you bake them. This helps keep all that butter intact while baking.
I know chill times on cookies are so annoying, but you can’t skip the thirty minutes in the freezer. It actually works out perfectly though, because while the dough chills you’re going to want to take your can of sweetened condensed milk and lightly caramelize it on the stove. Typically when caramelizing sweetened condensed milk, it is called Dulce de Leche, but I didn’t want such a strong flavor, so I only cooked the milk for about twenty-five minutes. This creates a super light caramel color and flavor. It’s more like a sweet vanilla cream sauce than a caramel, and it may just be my new favorite sauce. Like wow, so good. If you love sweet vanilla things, these are so the cookies for you.
The chocolate drizzle just kind of seals the deal. Sure the cookies would still be good without it, but I mean, adding chocolate never fails. So DO the drizzle.
But that’s obvious. Right?
Geesh, I hope so, or you are reading the wrong blog.
And I just have to say, thank God for Friday!!
Now let’s eat all the cookies… with a side of hot chocolate.
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I mean, of course.
I love baking cookies all year round 😉 If I used the condensed milk as Dulce de Leche, would the filling become thicker? Because I would love to send someone these cookies, but the filling would need to stay inside.
Yes, the filling would be thicker, but the condensed milk filling is thick too. My photos show the filling runnier than it actually is, but as they sit they stiffen. Either way would work great. Hope the cookies are a hit and pleas let me know if you have anymore questions.
YES! I’m totally ready to take cookie season head on! Chocolate drizzle is totally necessary in my book!
YEA!! So happy you are ready for the cookies! 🙂 Thanks so much, Lisa!
ALWAYS do the chocolate drizzle!!
ALWAYS! haha! 🙂
These are such gorgeous looking cookies and I love how you placed that copper jar in the pics!!
Thanks Ami! I hope you are having a great weekend!
Your food always makes me say “holy crap!” and then get into a drool war with my friends in your IG feed (eek, sorry!). BUT these are gorgeous! And I love that you used your MULE mugs for hot chocolate, because I’ve been eyeing mine and almost doing that too! Totally doing it now!
PS if you put ice cream in them, it stays SO cold and doesn’t melt and looks super cute too (though you’ve probably done that and I sound dumb now) 🙂
Holy crap, AWESOME!!haha! 🙂 This comment totally makes me smile, thank you!
And thank you for the ice cream trick, totally trying that! Thanks again for the sweet words!
Yes please to buttery pecan and chocolate goodness, these cookies look so good!
Thank you, Laura!
I adore shortbread cookies! These look so good! And the caramelized condensed milk – I would eat it with a spoon!
Thanks Anna!
OMG! This is ridiculous! Gotta do this!
Thanks Michelle! Hope you love them!
These look fantastic…and incredibly dangerous. I would eat them all.
Thanks Jamie! Hope you are having a great weekend!
Oh heavens these are just mouthwatering…
Thanks so much, Shashi! Hope you are having a great weekend! 🙂
yumiii!
Thank you!
Your posts always leave me drooling. YUM.
Thank you so much, Brenda!! Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
I definitely bake better when it’s snowing! These are just so gorgeous! Bring on the snow!
Yes, bring on the snow! Thanks Maria!
OH MY GOSH! Pretty sure I gained weight just looking at these, amazing!!!
Haha! Thanks Debra!
Cheers to cookie season starting NOW! These are beautiful, lady! Can I raid your office for the delicious cookies you’re stockpiling?! Have a great weekend, hun!
Cheers to cookie season for sure! 🙂
Thanks Julia and I hope you are having a great weekend!