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Maple Pecan Cookies

Maple Pecan Cookies combine toasted pecans with the sweet flavors of maple syrup and browned butter for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Serving Size 24 cookies

Ingredients

Cookie Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (browned and cooled) Brown the butter for added flavor.
  • 1.5 cups Brown sugar (dark or light)
  • 0.25 cups Maple syrup
  • 1 large Egg (room temperature)
  • 1 large Egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Maple extract (optional)
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 0.75 tsp Baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans (lightly toasted, plus more for topping cookies) Toast the pecans to enhance flavor.

Maple Glaze Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (melted)
  • 0.33 cups Maple syrup
  • 0.5 tsp Maple extract (optional, can substitute with vanilla extract)
  • 0.75 cups Powdered sugar

Instructions

Preparation

  • Brown the butter: Place the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until it turns a light amber color with brown specks. Cool for 30 minutes.
  • Toast the pecans: In a dry skillet, toast the pecans over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Cool and chop.
  • Combine ingredients: In a bowl, mix cooled butter with brown sugar, maple syrup, whole egg, egg yolk, and both extracts until combined.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold into the wet mixture, then add chopped pecans.
  • Chill dough: Use a 1 ½ oz scoop to portion dough onto a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Baking

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place chilled dough portions 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet and bake for 11-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Cool the cookies for a few minutes on the pan before transferring them to a wire rack.

Glazing

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter and mix with maple syrup, maple extract, and powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

For added flavor, you can experiment by adding chocolate chips or dried cranberries. To store, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.