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Vermont Maple Pecan Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Cookies
Keyword: 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies
Servings: 30 cookies
Author: Barbara Schieving

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon maple or vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped toasted pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300F and position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine oats, coconut, flour, salt, cinnamon and brown sugar in a large bowl; whisk to blend.
  • Combine butter, maple syrup and corn syrup in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally; remove from heat.
  • Combine baking soda and boiling water, stirring to dissolve. Add to maple syrup mixture, stirring well. Add maple extract. Stir into dry ingredients. Add pecans; stir well.
  • Place ¼-cup size balls of dough on baking sheets, 3 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and set, rotating positions halfway through the baking process. Cool on the baking sheets 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.