Tender, Chewy Brown Sugar Maple Pecan Cookies You’ll Fall in Love With

I first created these Maple Pecan Cookies whereas I used to be writing my cookie cookbook, Let’s Eat Cookies, they usually rapidly grew to become a favourite in our kitchen. Everybody who has tried them loves them, so I knew it was time to lastly share the recipe right here on the weblog.

My boys are huge followers of maple donuts, however they suppose these cookies are even higher! They remind them of their favourite deal with, however with a comfortable, chewy brown sugar cookie base and a nutty, maple-glazed twist that makes them further particular. To actually take them excessive, I prime every cookie with toasted pecans and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. The brown sugar, maple, and pecan mixture is completely superb.

These cookies are excellent for sharing with household, bringing to events, or simply having fun with on a comfortable afternoon with a cup of espresso or tea. They’re particular sufficient to impress friends however easy sufficient to make any day really feel like a deal with.

Each time I make them, I discover myself sneaking greater than my justifiable share…and I’ve a sense you’ll do the identical. These Maple Pecan Cookies are a real favourite in our kitchen, and I can’t wait so that you can attempt them too.

Elements with Useful Notes

For the Cookie Dough

• All-purpose flour: Spoon and stage so the cookies keep comfortable and tender, not cakey or dry. By no means pack the flour into the measuring cup.
• Baking soda: Helps the cookies unfold simply the correct quantity.
• Cinnamon: Only a contact provides heat with out taking up.
• Unsalted butter: Be certain it’s at room temperature for easy creaming.
• Darkish brown sugar: Provides moisture, richness, and deep caramel notes. If you happen to don’t have darkish brown sugar, you need to use mild brown sugar.
• Egg: For construction and chewiness.
• Pure maple syrup: The star! Use actual maple syrup for finest taste. Search for maple extract within the baking aisle by the vanilla.
• Vanilla & maple extract: Enhance that maple taste and make the whole lot style cozy.

For the Maple Glaze

• Butter: Creates a silky, wealthy base.
• Pure maple syrup: Sweetens and infuses much more maple taste.
• Maple & vanilla extract: Enhances the flavour of the glaze.
• Confectioner’s sugar: Offers the glaze physique so it units properly.

For Garnish

• Toasted pecans: Toasting them brings out their nutty taste. Give them chop after toasting!
• Flaky sea salt: Balances the sweetness and makes each chunk pop.

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Maple Pecan Cookies

Tender and chewy brown sugar cookies topped with a silky maple glaze, toasted pecans, and flaky sea salt. These Maple Pecan Cookies are cozy, flavorful, and ideal for fall and vacation baking!

For the Cookies:

• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, spoon and leveled
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon floor cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup packed darkish brown sugar
• 1 massive egg
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon maple extract

For the Maple Glaze:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• Pinch of salt

For the Garnish:

• 1 cup chopped toasted pecans*
• Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on cookies

• For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 levels F. Line a big baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and put aside.

• In a medium bowl, whisk collectively the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Put aside.

• Within the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar collectively till creamy and easy. Scrape down the bowl with a spatula, as essential. Add the egg and beat till mixed. Add the maple syrup, vanilla, and maple extract. Combine till mixed.

• With the mixer off, add the dry components. Combine on low till simply mixed. Don’t over combine.

• Scoop or roll the cookie dough into balls, about 1 ½ tablespoons per cookie. Place on put together baking sheet, 2-inches aside.

• Bake for 10-12 minutes or till the cookies are evenly browned on the edges however nonetheless comfortable within the middle. Take away from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Switch to a cooling rack and funky utterly.

• Whereas the cookies are cooling, make the maple glaze. In a small saucepan, soften the butter over medium warmth. Whisk within the maple syrup till melted. Take away from the warmth and whisk within the vanilla, maple extract, confectioner’s sugar, and salt. Whisk till easy.

• Spoon a skinny layer of the glaze onto the cooled cookies. Sprinkle instantly with toasted pecans and flaky sea salt.

To toast the pecans, place the nuts in a dry skillet and warmth over medium warmth for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring ceaselessly. Watch them carefully as a result of they’ll burn rapidly. They’re accomplished once they give off a wealthy, toasty perfume. Take away from the pan and let cool earlier than including them to the tops of the cookies.
The right way to Retailer:

• Room Temperature: Retailer in an hermetic container for as much as 3–4 days.
• Freeze (Unglazed Cookies): Freeze baked, unglazed cookies for as much as 3 months. Thaw and glaze when able to serve.
• Freeze (Glazed Cookies): You’ll be able to freeze glazed cookies, place parchment paper or wax paper between the cookies in order that they don’t stick. 
• Freeze the Dough: Scoop the dough into balls and freeze. Bake from frozen, including 1–2 minutes.

Energy: 169kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 1g, Fats: 9g, Saturated Fats: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g, Monounsaturated Fats: 3g, Ldl cholesterol: 22mg, Sodium: 105mg, Potassium: 56mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 182IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Key phrases brown sugar, maple, pecan

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