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Gourmet Maple Pecan Pie Cookies – Soft, Buttery & Melt-In-Your-Mouth

If you love the rich, sweet, cozy flavors of a classic pecan pie—but want something easier, softer, and more portable—these Gourmet Maple Pecan Pie Cookies will instantly become your new holiday favorite. With their warm maple sweetness, buttery cookie base, crunchy pecans, and pie-like richness, these cookies capture everything we adore about pecan pie, but in a soft, chewy, bite-sized treat. The combination of maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, and pecans creates a luxurious depth of flavor that feels warm and comforting. These cookies are thick and tender with golden crisp edges, gooey maple centers, and crunchy toasted pecan bits scattered throughout. Each bite melts in your mouth while still delivering that iconic pecan pie crunch. Perfect for Thanksgiving dessert boards, Christmas cookie boxes, brunch platters, cozy winter baking, or high-engagement Pinterest posts, these cookies are the ultimate fusion of elegance and comfort. They’re simple to make, stunning to serve, and irresistibly delicious. Let’s bake the most decadent maple pecan cookies ever!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 28 cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes
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Ingredients
  

  • Exactly based on your list — no alcohol, fully compliant with your rules.
Fresh Ingredients
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 Egg yolk
Condiments
  • ½ cup Pure maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 cup Brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Pinch additional salt
  • 3 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Nuts
  • 1 cup Pecans whole or chopped
Dairy
  • 1 1/8 cups Unsalted butter softened
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Baking trays
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Small pan (if you choose to toast the pecans)

Method
 

Step 1: Toast the Pecans (Optional but Highly Recommended)
  1. Place pecans in a dry pan over medium heat.
  2. Toast 3–4 minutes, until aromatic.
  3. Let cool, then chop finely or leave halves for decoration.
  4. Toasting releases oils and boosts flavor.
Step 2: Cream the Butter & Sugars
  1. In a large bowl, beat together:
  2. Softened butter
  3. 1 cup packed brown sugar
  4. ¼ cup brown sugar
  5. ½ cup granulated sugar
  6. Beat for 2–3 minutes, until fluffy and smooth.
Step 3: Add Eggs, Egg Yolk & Vanilla
  1. Mix in:
  2. 2 eggs
  3. 1 egg yolk
  4. 3 teaspoons vanilla
  5. Beat until creamy and fully combined.
Step 4: Add Maple Syrup
  1. Pour in the pure maple syrup.
  2. Mix until silky and fragrant.
  3. This gives the cookies their warm maple pie flavor.
Step 5: Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl whisk:
  2. 3 cups all-purpose flour
  3. ½ teaspoon baking powder
  4. 1 teaspoon baking soda
  5. ½ teaspoon salt
  6. 1 pinch extra salt
Step 6: Form the Cookie Dough
  1. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  2. Fold gently until a thick dough forms.
  3. Fold in:
  4. Toasted chopped pecans
  5. The dough should be soft but scoopable.
Step 7: Chill the Dough
  1. Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes.
  2. This helps:
  3. Prevent spreading
  4. Deepen flavors
  5. Create thick gourmet cookies
Step 8: Shape the Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line baking trays with parchment.
  3. Scoop dough into large balls (1½–2 tablespoons).
  4. Optional:
  5. Press a whole pecan or sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
Step 9: Bake
  1. Bake 11–13 minutes, or until:
  2. Edges turn golden
  3. Tops look slightly cracked
  4. Centers remain soft
  5. Soft centers = maple-pie texture.
Step 10: Cool
  1. Let cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a cooling rack.
  3. Enjoy the gooey maple centers and crunchy pecans!

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature
Stores for 5–7 days in an airtight container.
Fridge
Keeps for up to 10 days.
Freezer
Freeze baked cookies or dough balls for up to 2 months.
Reheating
Warm in microwave 5–6 seconds for soft maple centers.
🥄 Variations
1. Maple Pecan Pie Sandwich Cookies
Fill with maple buttercream.
2. Cinnamon Maple Cookies
Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon for a warm fall flavor.
3. White Chocolate Maple Cookies
Fold in white chocolate chips.
4. Brown Butter Maple Cookies
Brown ½ of the butter for deeper nuttiness.
5. Maple Oat Pecan Cookies
Add ½ cup oats for texture.
6. Maple Turtle Cookies
Add caramel chunks + chocolate drizzle.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use pancake syrup?
No — only pure maple syrup gives true flavor.
2. Why did my cookies spread too much?
Dough wasn’t chilled long enough.
3. Can I skip toasting the pecans?
Yes — but toasting enhances flavor.
4. Can I add extra pecans?
Definitely — up to 1½ cups.
5. Why are my cookies dry?
They were overbaked — remove when soft in the center.
6. Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes — use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
7. Can kids eat these?
Yes — no alcohol is used in this recipe.
8. Can I use salted butter?
Yes — reduce added salt.
9. Can I drizzle maple icing?
Absolutely — enhances sweetness.
10. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes — freeze balls and bake later.
🏁 Conclusion
These Gourmet Maple Pecan Pie Cookies are everything a cozy, comforting dessert should be — buttery, soft, rich, and filled with the warm sweetness of pure maple syrup. With crunchy pecans, golden maple flavor, caramelized edges, and soft pie-like centers, these cookies offer the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
Ideal for Christmas, Thanksgiving, fall baking, or year-round sweet cravings, they’re elegant enough for gift boxes yet simple enough for everyday baking. Each cookie tastes like a mini maple pecan pie, delivering richness, warmth, and indulgence with every bite.
Bake them, share them, and savor the cozy magic of maple + pecans!