Cozy Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
Soft-baked oatmeal cookies with a chewy center, infused with real maple syrup and toasted pecans for a cozy, comforting treat perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (135 g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) pecans, chopped and toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, and packed brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a mixer or 4-5 minutes by hand.
- Beat in the large room-temperature egg and vanilla extract until combined and creamy.
- Gradually fold the dry oat mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula until no flour streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the cooled toasted pecans.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. For extra soft cookies, make the balls slightly larger (about 1 1/2 tablespoons).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to firm up while remaining tender inside.
Notes
Use rolled oats for the best chewy texture; avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft. Toast pecans to enhance flavor. Chill dough if cookies spread too thin. Pure maple syrup is preferred over imitation syrup for flavor and moisture. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature with a slice of bread or damp paper towel to retain softness. Freeze dough for later baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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