Chewy Gluten Free Maple Pecan Cookies
Chewy Gluten Free Maple Pecan Cookies are chewy maple cookies with a nutty crunch and sweet maple glaze. This cozy recipe is perfect for fall celebrations or quiet moments.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup 120 g pecan halves
- 1 ¾ cups 210 g gluten-free measure-for-measure flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup 100 g light brown sugar
- ¼ cup 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ¼ cup 60 ml pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp maple extract
For the Maple Glaze:
- 1 cup 120 g powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp 30 ml pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp 30 ml heavy cream
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp maple extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
Toast the Pecans
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). I spread 1 cup pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast for 8–10 minutes until fragrant. I cool slightly, chop, and set aside for this chewy maple cookie.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, I whisk 1 ¾ cups gluten-free flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp cinnamon. I set this aside for the cozy recipe.
Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large bowl, I cream ½ cup softened butter, ½ cup brown sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes until fluffy. I add 1 egg, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 tsp maple extract, mixing until just combined for this nutty maple bite.
Combine and Chill
- I add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until a few flour streaks remain. I fold in the chopped pecans, then chill the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and ensure a chewy maple cookie.
Bake the Cookies
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment. I scoop 1 ½ tbsp dough portions, roll into balls, and place on sheets. I bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set, then cool on the sheet for 1–2 minutes before transferring to a rack for this Chewy Gluten Free Maple Pecan Cookies.
Make the Maple Glaze
- In a bowl, I whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp heavy cream, ¼ tsp vanilla, ¼ tsp maple extract, and ⅛ tsp salt until smooth. I drizzle over cooled cookies and let set for this nutty maple bite.