Description
These soft-baked maple pecan cookies offer a delightful, buttery flavor profile perfect for family gatherings. Infused with pure maple syrup and toasted pecans, they achieve the ideal balance of chewy edges and tender, flavorful centers. This recipe uses browned butter to create a sophisticated, nutty aroma that turns any afternoon into a warm, comforting occasion. Perfectly freezer-friendly, these cookies provide bakery-quality indulgence that is simple enough for any home baker to master.
Ingredients
1 cup + 2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Place butter in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and brown bits appear. Pour into a bowl and cool for 30 minutes. Whisk the cooled browned butter with brown sugar and maple syrup until combined. Add the egg and egg yolk, mixing until smooth. Fold in the flour and ground cinnamon until just incorporated. Fold in the toasted pecans. Chill the dough if time allows for better texture. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the sheet. Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure pecans are toasted before adding to the dough for maximum flavor. For the best texture, level your measuring cups when measuring flour. You can store the cookie dough in the freezer and bake from frozen by adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American