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Cozy Brown Butter Maple Pecan Snickerdoodle Cookies

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These snickerdoodle cookies feature browned butter, maple syrup, and toasted pecans for a cozy, nutty, and warmly spiced treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened and browned
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup, Grade A amber
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided (1 tsp in dough, 1 tsp for rolling)
  • 3/4 cup (90g) chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and then starts to brown, releasing a nutty aroma and showing golden flecks at the bottom. Remove from heat immediately to avoid burning. Pour into a heat-safe bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Toast the pecans: While the butter cools, toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Stir often to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.
  3. Mix the sugars and brown butter: In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined and slightly creamy. The butter should be cool enough not to melt the sugar.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  5. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and half the cinnamon (1 teaspoon). Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. Fold in toasted pecans: Gently fold the cooled pecans into the dough, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Prepare cinnamon-sugar coating: In a small bowl, mix the remaining cinnamon (1 teaspoon) with 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar.
  8. Shape and roll: Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons (about 1.5 tbsp / 23g) and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
  9. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until edges are golden and the tops crackle slightly but still feel soft to the touch—roughly 10 to 12 minutes. Keep a close eye on them in the last minutes to avoid overbaking.
  10. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and develop the perfect chewy texture.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning; it goes from golden to burnt quickly. Use room temperature eggs and butter for even mixing. Chill dough if too sticky before rolling. Do not overbake to maintain a soft, chewy center. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For nut-free, replace pecans with pumpkin seeds or omit. Vegan version uses browned coconut oil and flax egg.

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