Description

Maple Pecan Cookies are soft, buttery cookies flavored with rich maple syrup and filled with crunchy toasted pecans. This easy cookie recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, making it a cozy homemade treat ideal for holidays, gatherings, or everyday baking.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup chopped pecans

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and mix well, then stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in chopped pecans.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Toast pecans beforehand for deeper flavor and crunch.Slightly underbake for softer cookies.Chill dough for 20–30 minutes if cookies spread too much.