Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies Tasty and Simple Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.