Maple Pecan Cookies with Maple Glaze
These maple pecan cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with warm maple flavor and toasted pecans. Finished with a smooth maple glaze, they make a cozy treat perfect for holidays, fall baking, or everyday desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon milk, adjust as needed
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Spread the chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and pinch of salt until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
Dark chocolate chips can be added for a richer flavor.
Walnuts may be substituted for pecans.
Add a splash of maple extract to the glaze for stronger maple flavor.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the glaze before it sets for a sweet and salty finish.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freeze baked cookies or cookie dough for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
