Vermont Maple Pecan Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. old-fashioned oats
  • 2 &2/3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 c. packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 c. maple syrup
  • 2 Tbs. light corn syrup
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 c. boiling water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla or maple extract
  • 2 c. chopped toasted pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300F & position racks in upper & lower thirds of oven. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine 1st 5 ingredients in large bowl;whisk to blend.
Combine butter, maple syrup & corn syrup in medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally;remove from heat.
Combine baking soda & boiling water, stirring to dissolve. Add to maple syrup mixture, stirring well. Add maple extract. Stir into dry ingredients. Add pecans, stir well.
Place 1/4 c. size balls of dough on baking sheets, 3 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
Bake 18-20 min., until golden brown & set, rotating pans halfway through baking.