Winter Market Maple Dream (Print Version)

Soft, chewy cookies with maple syrup, toasted pecans, and spices, ideal for winter gatherings.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
07 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
09 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
10 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

11 - 3/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped and lightly toasted
12 - 1/3 cup vegan dark chocolate chips (optional)

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
03 - Whisk maple syrup, melted coconut oil, applesauce, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Fold in toasted pecans and optional vegan chocolate chips.
06 - Drop dough by tablespoonful or small cookie scoop onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges turn lightly golden.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Theyre impossibly soft in the center with crisp golden edges that give way to pure warmth.
  • The maple and cinnamon fill your kitchen with a smell that feels like wrapping yourself in a wool blanket.
  • No mixer, no fuss, just two bowls and a wooden spoon.
02 -
  • I once used refined coconut oil instead of virgin and the cookies lost that subtle coconut aroma, so stick with virgin if you want the full experience.
  • Toasting the pecans for just 5 minutes in a dry skillet completely transforms them, releasing oils and deepening the flavor in a way raw nuts never could.
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to measure the flour if you have one, it keeps the texture consistent every single time.
  • If the dough feels too sticky, chill it for 15 minutes before scooping, it makes handling so much easier.
  • Always check your chocolate chips to make sure they're truly dairy-free, some brands sneak in milk powder.

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