Maple Pecan Cookies are too delightful to be slept on! From the real maple syrup to the sweet brown sugar, each bite has a subtle molasses flavor that is even better than breakfast. Combined with the pecans, you have a real winning treat.
Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Dessert
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 11 minutes
- 🍴 Servings: 18
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Buttery, nutty, and warmly sweet with rich maple notes.
- 🍚 Best Served With: Perfect alongside coffee, chai, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes, dough can be refrigerated for a few days or frozen for later; bake fresh for the best texture and flavor.
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I have made these pecan maple cookies a handful of times, and I promise they are worth every minute you spend on them (even though it's not that many). The texture is absolutely divine, and they are sure to impress guests or just your family.
Some more delicious maple treats include maple cookies with brown sugar and maple-glazed donuts.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's made with real syrup: These cookies are made with real maple syrup, so they have an authentic maple flavor. No maple extract here!
- It's customizable: You can get creative and make this maple pecan cookie recipe more your own by changing the nuts, adding more mix-ins, etc.
- It's a crowd-pleaser: Everyone loves these cookies. Whether I serve them at home, at a party, or even at a bake sale, they always go fast!
Ingredients
The main components of these pecan cookies are listed below. They are key to a successful result!
- Butter: I use salted butter, but you may use unsalted if it's what you have on hand. Add a pinch of salt for balance if you go with the unsalted variety.
- Sugar: I love the combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar in this recipe. The brown sugar adds depth and enhances the maple flavor while also providing a chewy texture. The white sugar helps the edges slightly crisp.
- Maple syrup: Real maple syrup is key here! Use any brand and grade that you like; they all taste good in this cookie recipe.
- Pecans: Chopped pecans rather than halves are ideal because they are more evenly distributed through the cookie dough. If you don't like them, leave them out.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Add a maple glaze: Prepare a quick maple glaze with powdered sugar, milk, and more maple syrup to really take these cookies over the top!
- Add white chocolate chips: Fold in white chocolate chips for extra pops of richness.
- Use walnuts: Prepare these maple nut cookies with chopped walnuts instead of pecans for a fun twist.
How to Make Maple Pecan Cookies
Here are the instructions needed to prepare the cookie dough for this delicious maple cookie recipe. Ensure that you preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line your cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Step 1: Beat the butter and sugar. Combine the butter and sugars in a large bowl and beat them with an electric mixer until fluffy.
Step 2: Add egg and syrup. Then, add the egg and maple syrup. Continue beating the ingredients with the mixer until they are smooth.
Step 3: Stir in the dry ingredients. Now you can stir in the dry ingredients until they are just combined and there are no pockets of flour.
Step 4: Fold in the pecans. Next, gently stir in the chopped pecans.
Step 5: Form the cookies. Grab your cookie scoop and drop the cookie dough onto the baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each cookie.
Step 6: Bake and cool. Pop the pan into the oven and bake the cookies for about 11 minutes. Allow them to cool slightly before enjoying them!
Recipe Tips
- Watch the cookie sizes: Ensure the cookies are uniform in size so they all bake at the same rate.
- Avoid overmixing the dough: Only mix the cookie dough until the ingredients are just combined to avoid dense cookies.
- Don't over-soften the butter: You want the butter to be soft but not almost melted. If the butter is over-softened, it will make the cookies spread too much in the oven.
If you enjoy the combination of maple and pecans, you'll love these maple pecan muffins.
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Storage Directions
- Storing: Store the cookies at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: If you like a warm cookie, I put mine in the microwave for about 10 seconds. I would only heat 1-2 at a time.
- Make ahead: You can freeze the unbaked cookie dough for up to 3 months. Bake the cookies straight from frozen at 375 degrees F for 12 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy a scoop of ice cream with one of these pecan cookies. I highly recommend gingerbread ice cream and peanut butter brownie ice cream.
- Hot beverages are so good too! Kahlua hot chocolate or a pumpkin chai latte would complement the cookies so well.
- Prepare a tasty dinner of boneless turkey breast and finish it with one of these homemade cookies.
Recipe FAQs
If you bake the cookies for too long, they will become very hard and crispy. Bake them only until the edges are set and start to brown.
When the centers of the maple cookies are set and the edges are golden, they're ready!
Sure! Prepare a double batch of this cookie dough for a crowd if you like!
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Maple Pecan Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter, softened 120 grams
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 60 grams
- ½ cup white granulated sugar 50 grams
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 210 grams
- 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans 200 grams
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Combine the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is creamy.
- Add the egg and maple syrup. Whisk again until the egg is thoroughly beaten and the ingredients are homogenous with the creamed sugar.
- Whisk in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Once the wet and dry ingredients are fully combined, fold in the chopped pecans.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop your cookie dough onto a large baking sheet. Bake for 11 minutes. Let your cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before moving them to a wire cooling rack.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the cookie dough to ensure the cookies are soft and chewy, and not dense and tough.
- Prepare multiple batches of these cookies for a party or potluck so everyone can enjoy them.
- Ensure the cookie dough is scooped evenly so they all bake at the same rate. This avoids any of them being over- or underdone.
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