Maple Pecan Cookies: Soft and Chewy with White Chocolate

These Maple Pecan Cookies are the perfect balance of rich maple flavor, creamy white chocolate, and crunchy pecans. With a hint of cinnamon and a sprinkle of sea salt, they offer a delightful twist on a classic cookie. Soft and chewy, these cookies are sure to be a hit for any occasion.

Ingredients for this Maple Pecan Cookies:

• 115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter, cold (straight from the fridge)
• 190 grams (1 cup) brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) good quality maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 280 grams (2 cups) plain flour (all-purpose flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 85 grams (3/4 cup) pecans, roughly chopped
• 150 grams (1 cup) good quality white chocolate, roughly chopped
• Sea salt for sprinkling

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cold butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. This can take about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract, maple syrup, and egg until fully combined.
4. Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Add Mix-ins: Stir in the chopped pecans and white chocolate.
6. Scoop the Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave space between the cookies as they will spread slightly.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
8. Cool and Finish: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie while they are still warm.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition (per cookie, based on 24 cookies):

• Calories: 190
• Protein: 2g
• Carbs: 27g
• Fat: 9g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 16g
• Sodium: 90mg

Maple Pecan Cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves soft, chewy cookies packed with rich maple and crunchy pecans.

Source: www.sweetestmenu.com