Maple Pecan Cookies

Soft-centered maple pecan cookies with crisp, set edges and a buttery brown sugar flavor. Toasted pecans add a warm, nutty crunch to every bite.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 12 min · Yield: 24 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 0.333 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecans
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (about 5 min) — 350°F
2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. (about 2 min)
3. Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth. (about 4 min)
4. Add the dry ingredients and mix just until no flour streaks remain. Fold in the pecans. (about 3 min)
5. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. (about 3 min)
6. Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden while the centers still look slightly soft. (about 12 min) — 350°F
7. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. (about 10 min)