It’s the middle of September now and that means that it’s beginning to feel a little more autumn-like here in New England. Soon the leaves will start and foliage season will be here! Autumn always gets me thinking about cinnamon, nuts, apples and even maple (although in theory, that should be a spring flavor) so this week, I decided to make some cookies that encompass those. Thus, these Maple Pecan Cinnamon Chip Cookies. Warm spices, hearty pecans. Very yummy.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons maple extract
2 large eggs
1 package cinnamon chips
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
Directions
Preheat oven to 375F. Line baking sheets with silpat or parchment paper.
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in small bowl. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and maple extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in cinnamon chips and toasted pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
