Description
These maple pecan cookies are super yummy and perfectly balanced with sweet maple and nutty pecans. They are easy to make and ideal for any occasion, especially during the fall season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the maple syrup and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger maple flavor, use dark or amber maple syrup.
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for proper creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent excessive spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 180 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 15g
- Sodium: Approximately 60mg
- Fat: Approximately 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 2g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 25mg