Maple Pecan Cookies

November 1, 2023

Background: These Maple Pecan Cookies are impossible to put down. They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Every time we make them, everyone is always begging for more! They require a little more time and effort, but are totally worth it. They’re soft, chewy and melt in your mouth. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar on medium speed, until smooth. Add the egg and beat on high until combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract and maple extract. Beat on high until combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined.
Add the pecans and mix on low until combined.
Cover and chill the dough for 2 hours in the refrigerator. This is a crucial step. You may need to let your dough sit at room temperature before scooping if it is too hard.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a cookie scoop, scoop out dough (about 1.5 tablespoons) and roll into balls. Place on sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake each batch for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned on the sides.
Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Drizzle icing over cookies once they have cooled (I use a squeeze bottle).

For Icing: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup butter with 1/2 cup brown sugar until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and add 1 teaspoon maple extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 tablespoon salt. Mix together. Slowly start beating in your powdered sugar until you achieve your desired consistency. You want it thick enough to set up, but not too thick.

Make these along with our M&M Christmas Cookies & Peanut Butter Cookies for the perfect holiday cookie spread!

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Ashlee Whitlock

Ashlee was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado and loves everything that our beautiful state has to offer. She met her husband, Luke while he was stationed at Fort Carson. They have moved around the country as he continues to serve in the United States Army. Ashlee’s favorite thing in the world is being a mom to her son Carter. As a family, they love to travel and are always planning the next trip. Colorado Springs will always be home to Ashlee, and she wants to see it thrive.
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