Maple Pecan Refrigerator Cookies

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp maple extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

1. Beat butter until creamy. Beat in sugar gradually. Add syrup, egg yolk and extracts; beat well. Stir in flour, cinnamon and pecans.
2. Divide dough in half and shape into logs 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap or parchment and refrigerate until firm.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. Cut logs into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.