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Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

★★★★★ 9 Reviews Recipe Print
By: Erin10/4/22

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Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

The flavors of maple and pecan go together perfectly. Enjoy the combo with these delicious Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies made with cinnamon, rolled oats, and more!

maple pecan oatmeal cookies

The most delicious maple pecan cookies

There’s something about a dessert featuring maple and pecans that makes it an automatic winner. Today, we’re enjoying those flavors in cookie form! For anyone who loves to bring on the autumn as early as possible in the year, this recipe is for you.

These cookies are very simple to bring together. The chopped pecans add a nice crunch while also contributing so much delicious flavor. Between the maple syrup, cinnamon, pecans, and yummy icing, these are quite the cozy cookie treat!

maple pecan oatmeal cookies

Ingredients in maple pecan oatmeal cookies

This maple pecan cookies recipe is made with two ingredient sets. We’ll start by creating the cookie dough, and then we’ll finish the cookies off with an easy 4 ingredient icing!

Cookie dough:

  • Flour: First up for these cookies, you will need 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
  • Rolled oats: Next, adding 1 cup of rolled oats will help to bulk up the cookie dough.
  • Baking soda: 1/2 tsp of baking soda will help the cookies reach the correct consistency.
  • Salt: Add a dash (1/4 tsp) of salt to contribute to the flavor.
  • Cinnamon: 1 tsp of cinnamon makes a world of difference in these cookies!
  • Butter: Use 1/2 cup of softened butter to help the dough form.
  • Coconut sugar: As for the sugar, use 1/3 cup of coconut sugar to sweeten things up.
  • Maple syrup: Complement the sugar with 1/3 cup of maple syrup.
  • Egg: Finally, 1 egg will help the ingredients bind together properly.
  • Vanilla: Include 1 tsp of vanilla for flavor.
  • Pecans: Last but not least, finish off the dough with 1 cup of chopped pecans.

Icing:

  • Powdered sugar: The icing is made with a base consisting of 1/2 cup of powdered sugar.
  • Cinnamon: Add flavor with 1 tsp of cinnamon.
  • Maple syrup: Sweeten things up by adding 1 tbsp of maple syrup.
  • Water: Last but not least, throw in 1 tsp of water.
ingredients for maple pecan oatmeal cookies
making maple pecan oatmeal cookies

Tools needed to make pecan cookies

To make these cookies, you will need a few key kitchen tools including a baking sheet, parchment paper, mixing bowls (one small and one large), a stirring utensil, a whisk, and a cookie scoop (a spoon will also work).

For measuring out ingredients, you will need the following sized cups: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.

How to make maple pecan oatmeal cookies

This oatmeal cookie recipe comes together in under an hour. As for actual prep time, the dough is ready to go in under 10!

To begin, preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, stir together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Use a large mixing bowl to whisk together the butter, coconut sugar, and maple syrup. Once mixed, add the egg and vanilla and combine.

Then, add the dry ingredients to the wet, combining them slowly and in two batches. Once mixed , add the pecans.

Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.

Using a cookie scoop, divide the batter into 15 cookies and add to the cookie sheet. Press the dough down slightly on top.

Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the cookies become golden brown.

While cooking, make the icing by whisking together all of the icing ingredients.

Once the cookies cool, add icing to the top of each. Alternatively, dip the cookies into the icing.

tray of maple pecan oatmeal cookies
maple pecan oatmeal cookies

How to make homemade powdered sugar

Did you know you can make powdered sugar right at home? This little hack tends to come in handy whenever I find that I’ve run out!

To make your own, simply toss regular granulated sugar into a blender or food processor. Keep blending or processing until the sugar reaches a powdery consistency, and then it’s ready to use!

A healthier cookie recipe

These maple and pecan cookies are a bit healthier than what you’d find in the grocery store. That sounds like a win to me! To achieve a bit of a healthier result, I swapped in three simple, more nutrient-rich baking staples.

Rolled oats
First, I contributed rolled oats in place of some of the flour! Rather than using only flour as the cookie base, I added oats to sneak in some extra nutrients.

Coconut sugar
Next up, I removed regular white sugar and used coconut sugar in its place. This is an easy swap that tastes just as delicious as regular sugar!

Maple syrup
Last but not least, I sweetened things up even more through the use of maple syrup. This all-natural swap is low glycemic, so it doesn’t spike your blood sugar the way regular sugar does.

maple pecan oatmeal cookies

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

There are plenty of dessert recipes where this cookie idea came from! Here are some delicious options to try.

  • Healthy Mini Cheesecake Recipe
  • Pudding Cookies
  • Strawberry Chocolate Rugelach
  • Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa

maple pecan oatmeal cookies
★★★★★ 5 from 9 reviews

Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

The flavors of maple and pecan go together perfectly. Enjoy the combo with these delicious Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies made with cinnamon, rolled oats, and more!

Prep: 45Cook: 15Total: 1 hour
Yield 15 cookies 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

Icing:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together butter, coconut sugar, and maple syrup. Add in egg and vanilla.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients slowly in two batches. Once all mixed together, add in pecans.
  5. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, make into 15 cookies. Press dough down slightly on top.
  7. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. While cooking, make icing by whisking together all ingredients.
  9. Add a little icing to each cookie once they are cooled, alternatively, dip them in the icing.
Author: ErinCategory: cookies, holiday, maple, fallMethod: ovenCuisine: American
maple pecan oatmeal cookies

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  1. Monicag says

    Posted on 2/28 at 10:29 am

    so yummy, not overly sweet…the icing makes the cookie!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 2/28 at 3:37 pm

      Hi Monica, so happy you loved them!!

      Reply
  2. Erin N says

    Posted on 12/20 at 5:47 pm

    Wow! These are amazing! So tasty. Not overly sweet. We loved them!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/22 at 2:39 pm

      Hi Erin, so happy you liked them! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Colette says

    Posted on 12/11 at 12:43 pm

    I don’t have coconut sugar and am not familiar with it’s use in baking. Anyone know if regular white granulated sugar could work in it’s place. I assume taste would be different but don’t want to mess up a batch of cookies if it affects the recipe otherwise. Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/12 at 4:18 pm

      Hi Colette, brown sugar is the best replacement for coconut sugar! White will also work! Let me know what you use and how your cookies come out.

      Reply
  4. Molly says

    Posted on 12/4 at 3:41 pm

    These cookies are amazing! Took basically no time to make and my roommate and I ate all of then within a couple of days

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/5 at 1:13 pm

      Hi Molly, so happy you both loved them! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    Posted on 11/30 at 6:43 pm

    I have made these six times now. So incredibly easy. My family requests them almost every week and it was a must to be included in our thanksgiving desserts. They hit the perfect amount of sweetness without making you feel gross after eating them. Truly an amazing cookie recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/2 at 12:59 pm

      Hi Sarah, so happy your family loves them so much! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    Posted on 10/10 at 9:24 pm

    Hugeee hit with the fam! A seriously perfect fall cookie. Got so many compliments! Another ELW recipe that doesn’t disappoint!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/12 at 5:14 pm

      Hi Sarah, yay so happy everyone enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  7. Sarah says

    Posted on 10/10 at 9:22 pm

    Hugeee hit with the fam! Perfect fall cookie! Got so many compliments! Another ELW recipe that doesn’t disappoint

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/12 at 5:14 pm

      Hi Sarah, so glad everyone loved them!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. casey colodny says

    Posted on 10/10 at 5:40 pm

    If you love maple and oatmeal and basically all things fall, you’re. going to LOVE these cookies!! Could not stop munching on them!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/10 at 8:31 pm

      Hi Casey, so glad you loved them! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Juliana says

    Posted on 10/8 at 5:01 pm

    So easy to make and tasted incredible! Everyone loved them.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/9 at 1:28 pm

      Hi Juliana, so glad you loved them! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Amanda says

    Posted on 10/5 at 9:55 am

    These look amazing 🤩 any tips for making these GF?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/5 at 3:42 pm

      Hi Amanda, you could switch to a gf flour. Just to note most gf flours work on a totally different absorption rate. You can definitely give it a try but you’d likely have to adjust the amount and check the ratio. Let me know how they come out!

      Reply

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