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White Chocolate Maple Pecan Cookies

These soft and chewy cookies blend rich white chocolate and crunchy pecans with a hint of maple for an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Softened butter helps achieve that perfect creamy texture.
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed This adds rich flavor and moisture.
  • 1 large egg, room temperature Bringing the egg to room temperature bonds better with the other ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For that classic cookie flavor that elevates everything.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Standard flour for structure.
  • 1/2 cup cake flour Keeps the cookies soft and tender.
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Adds warmth and depth.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Leavening to give that nice rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Complements the baking soda for a balanced leavening effect.
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Enhances the sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips Sweet bites of creamy goodness.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans For crunch and nutty flavor.
Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar For the glaze—this adds finishing sweetness.
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup Flavored sweetness that ties the cookies together.
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream To achieve the ideal glaze consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently stir in the white chocolate chips and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Drop generous spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, lightly flattening each mound slightly.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden; centers may look slightly underbaked.
Glaze Preparation
  1. While the cookies cool, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, maple syrup, and heavy cream in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Adjust the consistency with more cream or sugar as needed.
Serving
  1. Once the cookies have cooled, generously drizzle the glaze over the top and allow it to set before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. You can prepare the dough in advance and chill it for 24 hours before baking.