Bakery-Style Pecan Pie Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These cookies combine the rich flavors of pecan pie with the wholesome goodness of oatmeal, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the oats, chopped pecans, maple syrup, and optional chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, drizzle extra maple syrup over the cookies before serving.