How to Make Pound Cake Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of pound cake, then you're going to love this recipe for Pound Cake Cookies. These delectable treats combine the rich, buttery flavor of pound cake with the convenience of a cookie, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a tea party, looking for a unique dessert to bring to a potluck, or just craving something sweet, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings.

What sets these cookies apart from traditional pound cake is their bite-sized form ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 60 pecan halves (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 5 dozen cookies

  • Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Beat egg yolks into butter mixture and gradually beat flour into butter mixture until dough forms. Beat in vanilla. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll chilled dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Flatten balls slightly and press an indentation into the center of each flattened ball. Fill each indentation with 1 pecan half.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes and transfer to a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    89 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 33mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 15mg