Maple Pecan Cookies
These maple pecan cookies are a delicious and easy treat to make! The maple flavor is subtle and pairs perfectly with the pecans. The dough comes together quickly and doesn't require any chilling time, so you can have these cookies ready in no time at all! And they're always a hit with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy, and then cream the sugar and butter together.
- Add the egg, maple syrup, and maple extract and mix in.
- Add in the salt, baking soda, and flour and mix until well combined.
- Add the chopped pecans and mix until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough by the tablespoon onto the prepared cookie sheet. Allow at least 1 inch of space between each ball to allow space for the cookies to spread while baking.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden brown. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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