Cozy Maple Pecan Snickerdoodles
These cozy maple pecan snickerdoodles are chewy, nutty cookies perfect for autumn afternoons. They combine classic snickerdoodle tang with warm maple and toasted pecans for a comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Toast the pecans by spreading them on a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Stir often to avoid burning. Let cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the toasted pecans with a spatula.
- In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mix until coated.
- Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets and flatten slightly with your palm.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden but centers still look soft.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not skip cream of tartar for authentic tang and chewiness. Use softened butter, not melted, to trap air for lighter texture. Toast pecans to enhance flavor. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy. Chilling dough for 15 minutes helps manage stickiness and improves flavor melding. Rolling dough balls generously in cinnamon sugar creates classic crackle and crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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