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Maple Pecan Cookies with Toasted Nuts on a rustic plate

Maple Pecan Cookies with Toasted Nuts


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  • Author: ava salmon
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Maple Pecan Cookies with Toasted Nuts are soft, chewy, and full of nutty crunch with a sweet maple finish. Perfect for fall baking, holiday dessert trays, or gifting to friends and family.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
  6. Fold in toasted chopped pecans.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing evenly.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft.
  9. Cool on pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Toast the pecans for best flavor before mixing into the dough.
  • Drizzle with maple glaze or dip in dark chocolate for an indulgent twist.
  • Dough can be frozen in scoops and baked straight from frozen—just add 1–2 minutes to baking time.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 95 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg