Description
These Maple Pecan Cookies are a delightful treat that brings warmth and nostalgia, featuring pure maple syrup and crunchy pecans. Perfect for the holidays or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Stir in the pure maple syrup, giving it that warm, comforting sweetness.
- Mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans for that delightful crunch.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and inviting.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be made ahead of time. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Feel free to substitute pecans for walnuts or almonds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg