Bourbon Pecan Thumbprint Cookies - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 1/3 c chopped pecans
• Bourbon Pecan Filling (recipe follows)
• 2 tsp. bourbon
• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 c firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 c plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 c cornstarch
• 1 1/3 c all-purpose flour
• Garnish: pecan halves
• 3/4 c chopped toasted pecans
• 1/2 c firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/3 c dark corn syrup
• 2 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp. bourbon
• 1/8 tsp. kosher salt