Maple Pecan Cookies with Brown Butter Recipe
These Maple Pecan Cookies are rich and flavorful, featuring the nutty taste of brown butter and the sweetness of maple syrup. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to delight cookie lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
Chilling the dough enhances the flavor and texture of the cookies.