Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (softened, 1 stick)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup oats (uncooked, old-fashioned oatmeal)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- MAPLE PECAN FROSTING
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Step 2: Toast the pecans while you are mixing the cookies if they have not already been toasted.
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Step 3: Beat the butter, applesauce and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy.
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Step 4: Pour the syrup into the mixture, and beat until incorporated.
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Step 5: In another large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually beat this into the butter mixture.
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Step 6: On a low sweet, mix in the oats and chopped pecans until just mixed.
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Step 7: Drop the dough in rounded tablespoonfuls onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
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Step 8: Bake 22 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.
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Step 9: While the cookies are baking, combine the cream cheese and butter for the frosting, creaming them together. Then add the maple syrup.
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Step 10: Sprinkle in the powdered sugar, stirring until well-mixed.
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Step 11: Top the icing with pecans, and set aside until the cookies have cooled completely.
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Step 12: Once the cookies have finished baking, transfer to a wire rack and cool completely, then top with the Maple Pecan Icing and enjoy!
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