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How to Make Kid-Approved Brown Butter Maple Pecan Cookies

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These chewy, nutty brown butter maple pecan cookies come together in one bowl with no mixer. A beginner’s instinct proves that melting the butter yields incredible texture and deep, caramel-like flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans, toasted if desired

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Melt completely, then continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until golden brown specks form and it smells nutty (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: Add brown sugar and maple syrup to the warm brown butter. Whisk until smooth and glossy. Add egg and vanilla extract; whisk until fully incorporated.
  3. Add the dry ingredients: Sprinkle flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Fold with a rubber spatula until just combined (a few streaks of flour are okay).
  4. Fold in the pecans: Add chopped pecans and fold gently until evenly distributed. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  5. Chill the dough: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or 15 minutes in the freezer if pressed for time).
  6. Preheat and prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop and bake: Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers look slightly underdone.
  8. Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully to avoid burning. Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading. For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop. Bake one sheet at a time for even baking. Check doneness by edges, not centers. Cookies taste even better on day two.

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