Maple Pecan Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Optional Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar:

   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add Wet Ingredients:

   • Beat in the maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

6. Fold in Pecans:

   • Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.

7. Shape Cookies:

   • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set.

9. Cool:

   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

10. Optional Glaze:

    • If desired, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.

11. Serve and Enjoy:

    • Once the glaze has set, serve the Maple Pecan Cookies and enjoy their deliciously sweet and nutty flavor!

Note: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cookies for longer storage.