Iced Maple Pecan Cookies
Craving a taste of fall? These irresistible maple pecan cookies, topped with a sweet maple glaze, are the perfect autumn treat. Chewy, nutty, and oh-so delicious, they're sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy the cozy flavors of the season in every bite!
Servings: 14 cookies
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
Cookies
- 6 Tablespoons maple syrup
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter melted
- 6 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 9 Tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- ⅓ teaspoon baking soda
- 1¾ cups pecans chopped
Glaze (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 6 Tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
Cookies
- Heat oven to 350℉/177℃.
- Line sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Pour maple syrup into a small saucepan, like a butter warmer, or in a 1½-2 cup microwave safe bowl.
- Cook maple syrup over low heat on the stove, or in short bursts in the microwave, until it is thick and reduced by at least half. (Be careful! The maple syrup bubbles up!) Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, and butter together.
- Whisk in the egg and vanilla.
- Add flour and baking soda.
- Stir until combined.
- Fold in pecans.
- Use a 3 Tablespoon scoop to portion dough onto prepared pans. (We did 4 cookies per 12-inch x 18-inch pan.)
- Bake for 12 minutes, until just starting to color on the edges.
Glaze (optional)
- Combine powdered sugar and maple syrup in a small bowl.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
Storing Your Maple Pecan Cookies
To keep your cookies fresh and delicious, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, place the cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months.Tips for the Perfect Maple Pecan Cookies
- Patience is Key: Remember that maple syrup takes time to reduce, so be patient during the cooking process.
- Quality Ingredients: Be sure to use real maple syrup and not maple flavored syrup or sugar free syrups in this recipe.
- Don't Overmix: Over-mixing the dough can result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined!
- Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely before adding the icing. This will prevent the icing from melting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg