Homemade Maple Pecan Cookies with Nutty Flavor
Maple Pecan Cookies are soft, buttery cookies infused with pure maple syrup and toasted pecans, offering a melt-in-your-mouth, nutty, and aromatic treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Fold in toasted pecans and optional cinnamon or chocolate.
- Scoop dough onto sheets and flatten slightly.
- Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
- Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
Notes
Toast pecans for maximum flavor. Chill dough to prevent spreading. Optional chocolate or cinnamon for variation.