Description
These delicious cookies are made with real maple syrup and pecans, and they're sure to become a new favorite. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a hint of sweetness from the maple syrup and a crunch from the pecans. The maple glaze adds the perfect finishing touch, making these cookies even more irresistible.
This recipe is perfect for a wintery day, or any time you're craving something sweet and comforting. The maple flavor is reminiscent of fall, but the pecans add a touch of warmth that makes these cookies perfect for any season.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon Maple Extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Kosher Flake Sea Salt
2 cups white baking chips
1 cup chopped pecans
Maple Glaze
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon Maple Extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and maple flavoring.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in baking chips and pecans.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow to cool for 2 minutes before moving to wire racks to cool completely.
For the glaze:
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat.
Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar, syrup and maple flavoring until smooth.
Drizzle over cookies; let dry completely. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers.
