Maple Pecan Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups pecans, coarsely chopped (about 6 oz)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until pale and creamy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Gradually beat in the sugar until well blended.
  3. Add the maple syrup, egg yolk and vanilla and mix until blended.
  4. Add the flour and the pecans and mix well.
  5. Divide the dough in half and shape into long logs (using a little flour on your hands if it gets sticky.) The easiest way to get a nice circular shape is to place the dough on the plastic wrap, pull the wrap around the log, and roll with your hands until round. You may have to rewrap the log with a fresh piece of plastic wrap.
  6. Refrigerate until firm - at least 2 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°.
  8. Take the dough out of the refrigerator one roll at a time, unwrap and slice the dough about 1/2 inch thick.
  9. Place the disks on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for about 20-25 minutes, until golden.
  10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store in a sealed tin.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

890 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.3g 27% DV
Total Fat 58.1g 74% DV
Carbs 67.6g 25% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 44.3g 89% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 43.3mg 2% DV
Potassium 285.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 651.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 121.5mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 122mg 9% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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