Maple Pecan Cookies Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍪 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
👨🍳 Yield: 72-84 cookies
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of maple and pecan with these scrumptious Maple Pecan Cookies. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a total time of 30 minutes, you can quickly whip up a batch of these mouthwatering treats to share with family and friends. Whether you’re craving a sweet snack or looking for the perfect dessert to complement your afternoon tea, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups pecans
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Beat butter with a paddle attachment in a stand mixer until it whitens and holds soft peaks, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add sugar to the butter and beat until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and maple syrup.
- Gradually beat the egg mixture into the butter mixture, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Add 1/2 cup of flour and mix until just combined. Then, fold in the remaining 1 3/4 cups of flour until the dough comes together.
- Stir in the pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a log, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap the dough logs in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until firm. Alternatively, you can freeze the dough logs for later use.
- Once the dough is firm, slice it into 3/8-inch rounds using a sharp knife.
- Place the cookie rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are firm and lightly browned, about 12-15 minutes.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these delectable Maple Pecan Cookies with a glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee for the perfect snack or dessert!
These Maple Pecan Cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household, with their irresistible combination of sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans. Whether you’re baking them for a special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, you’ll love every bite of these delicious treats!
