Maple Butter Pecan Cookies
Soft and buttery cookies, rich with toasted pecans and pure maple sweetness. Warm, comforting, and perfect for cooler seasons or afternoon coffee.
FORAGE BAKER'S NOTES
Flour Matters. Gluten-free flour blends—and even traditional wheat flours—can vary widely in weight per cup, which is why we always recommend using a kitchen scale whenever possible. If measuring by volume, gently scoop Heritage Baker's Flour into a measuring cup and level with a knife. This yields approximately 125g per cup. Packing the cup can result in excess flour and a denser cookie, while spooning may under-measure.
Sweeteners Matter Too. Sweeteners significantly affect cookie texture and moisture. For best results, we recommend Homestead Sweetener or traditional sugar.
- Homestead Sweetener: 140g per cup (1:1 sugar replacement by volume)
- Granulated Sugar: 200g per cup
- Substitutions may produce cookies that are overly soft, dry, or crumbly.
WORKING THE DOUGH
- Maple-sweetened doughs are naturally softer due to their higher moisture content.
- Chilling the dough before baking is essential. It firms the butter, hydrates the flour, and helps control spread.
- The dough should feel soft but hold its shape easily when rolled.
INGREDIENTS
- Makes approximately 12 cookies
- 2 cups (250g) Heritage Baker's Flour
- 10 tablespoons (150g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped pecans
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- In a medium bowl, combine Heritage Baker's Flour, butter, maple syrup, and pecans.
- Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to handle.
- Portion the dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each dough ball with your palm.
- Bake for 12–16 minutes, until set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before transferring.
FROM THE FORAGE KITCHEN
Made with Heritage Baker's Flour—crafted to organic standards and designed for balanced structure, gentle sweetness, and everyday heritage baking.
