Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

Maple syrup and pecans are classic partners in American baking, especially once oats enter the mix. These cookies cream butter with brown sugar and maple, then fold in toasted pecans for chewy, cinnamon-warm bites.

Serves 5 · 20 min prep · 14 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 270 cal
• 4g protein
• 34g carbs
• 14g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 1 tbsp extra maple syrup for brushing

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Toast the pecans in a dry pan until fragrant and golden, cool, then chop into medium pieces so they stay visible in every bite.
2. 2In a large bowl cream the softened butter with the brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Stream in the maple syrup and beat until smooth, then add the egg and vanilla and mix until fully combined.
3. 3In another bowl stir together the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir just until a thick, sticky dough forms.
4. 4Fold in the toasted chopped pecans so they are evenly scattered. The dough will be soft; if it feels too loose, chill for 15 minutes.
5. 5Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each mound with damp fingers so they bake into even rounds.
6. 6Bake for 11 to 14 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set but still soft. The oats should smell toasty.
7. 7Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops lightly with a little extra maple syrup for shine and extra maple-pecan aroma.
8. 8Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes so they firm up, then transfer to a wire rack. They stay chewy with crisp edges and plenty of pecan crunch.