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Some days you just want a cozy homemade cookie without pulling out a mixer or softening butter. These Maple Pecan Cookies are exactly the kind of recipe I love to keep in my back pocket.
Only pecans, maple syrup, and one egg white. Somehow they bake into the softest and chewiest little cookies with the most beautiful maple flavor.
This is an easy one bowl recipe that feels light and nourishing. My kids love helping. I love that the ingredients are simple. The cookies taste like a mix between a pecan granola bite and a soft bakery style maple cookie. Perfect when you want something sweet but not heavy.
If you are in a gentle eating season or just want a wholesome treat, these cookies will feel so good.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Delicious maple pecan flavor that works year round
- Only 3 real food ingredients
- Naturally sweetened with maple syrup
- Gluten free and dairy free
- Soft and chewy texture
- One bowl and ready in under 20 minutes
- Perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or a quick cozy dessert
What You Need
- Optional cinnamon for a warm cozy flavor
- Pecans that are very finely chopped almost like coarse flour
- Egg white
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla
- Salt
How To Make Maple Pecan Cookies
- Pulse pecans in a food processor until they look like coarse sand. Do not let them turn into paste.
- Whisk the egg white in a bowl for about 10 to 15 seconds until slightly foamy.
- Add maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon if you want a cozier flavor.
- Stir in the chopped pecans. The mixture will be sticky and thick.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon portions onto a parchment lined baking sheet and press gently. Top each cookie with a pecan.
- Bake at 170 C or 340 F for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges look lightly golden.
- Cool completely. They set and firm up as they cool.
Texture: chewy middle with soft edges and a lovely maple pecan sweetness.
Substitutions and Variations
Crispier cookies
Add 1 teaspoon cornstarch or 1 tablespoon almond flour.
Richer flavor
Swap 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chopped pecans for toasted pecan butter.
Dessert style
Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle extra toasted pecans.
Sweeter
Add 1 additional tablespoon maple syrup. The cookies will be softer.
Tips For Success
- Stop processing the pecans before they turn into nut butter.
- Let the cookies cool fully. They look soft at first but set beautifully.
- Use parchment for easier shaping and cleanup.
- Toast the pecans before chopping for deeper flavor.
- Keep the cookies small. They bake more evenly and hold together best.
FAQ
No. The cookies will not hold their shape.
Yes. Reduce slightly because honey is sweeter and thicker.
Yes. They disappear fast.
Room temperature up to 3 days, fridge up to a week, freezer up to two months.
Yes. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
More Cookie/Dessert Recipes To Enjoy
These simple treats pair beautifully with the Maple Pecan Cookies if you want a wholesome cookie box vibe.
- Keto Chocolate Cookies
- Cranberry Bliss Bars
- Chocolate Flourless Muffins
- Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Dense Dark Chocolate Brownies
- Coconut Macaroons
- Chocolate Magic Custard Cake for something soft and nostalgic
- Chocolate Oat Bran Cookies
3 Ingredient Maple Pecan Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, very finely chopped
- 1 egg white
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170 C or 340 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pulse pecans in a food processor until they look like coarse flour. Do not over process.
- Whisk the egg white in a bowl until lightly foamy.
- Add maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon if using. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the chopped pecans until a sticky dough forms.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon portions onto the tray and press gently.
- Top with pecan (optional).
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges look lightly golden.
- Cool completely on the tray.
Notes
Richer cookies: replace 2 to 3 tablespoons pecans with toasted pecan butter.
Dessert version: drizzle with white chocolate and add extra toasted pecans.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
