Description
Sweet maple flavor dances through these Maple Pecan Cookies, creating irresistible nutty comfort. Crisp edges and buttery richness invite cookie enthusiasts to savor each delightful crumb with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) pure maple syrup
Nuts and Icing Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (163.5 g) chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl, then set aside this dry ingredient blend.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and dark brown sugar until fluffy and aerated. Integrate the egg thoroughly, then gradually incorporate maple syrup until smoothly combined.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing minimally to prevent overworking. Carefully blend in chopped pecans by hand, ensuring even distribution.
- Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, positioning dollops approximately 3 inches apart to allow adequate spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes until cookie edges turn golden. Centers will appear slightly soft, which is expected as cookies continue cooking on the residual heat of the baking sheet.
- For uniform shape, use a round utensil to gently mold cookies while still warm. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the icing by blending cream cheese and butter until silky. Progressively add powdered sugar and milk, whisking until achieving a smooth, drizzle-friendly consistency.
- Embellish cooled cookies by drizzling or fully coating with the prepared cream cheese icing for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile for the cookies.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and more consistent cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg