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Quebec Maple Pecan Drops

Quebec Maple Pecan Cookies make a sweet treat for the holiday season! These fluffy maple cookies are packed with oats and pecans, then topped with a Maple Pecan Frosting.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 32 (1T) cookies
Calories: 96 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Quebec Maple Pecan Drop Cookies
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 120g
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats uncooked
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
Maple Pecan Frosting
  • 2 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon maple extract
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup Chopped Pecans toasted

Instructions

Make the Cookies
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat, and set aside.
  2. While the oven preheats, toast the chopped pecans on another baking sheet. (This will only take 5 or so minutes. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn!)
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter, applesauce and sugar together using a hand mixer or a stand mixer on a medium speed. Beat the ingredients together until smooth.
  4. Pour the syrup into the mixture, and beat until incorporated.
  5. In another large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Once combined, gradually pour into the butter mixture and beat until combined.
  6. Turn down the speed to low, and mix in the oats and chopped pecans. Stir until just mixed.
  7. Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop or a tablespoon measure to drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Be sure to space them evenly apart, giving the cookies about 1" around to spread as they bake.
  8. Bake 12-15 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.
  9. Once the cookies have finished baking, transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Make the Icing
  1. While the cookies are baking, combine the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. 
  2. Using the hand or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then pour in the maple syrup.
  3. Sprinkle the powdered sugar into the icing ingredients and stir until well-mixed.
  4. Add pecans to the mixed icing, stirring in using a rubber spatula.
  5. Set aside until the cookies have cooled completely, the ice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Please note that if you use a different size cookie scoop than I used, your cookies will either be larger or smaller, thus making more or less cookies and changing the nutritional value.
  • How to store: Store these cookies at room temperature in an airtight storage container for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 cookie Calories 96kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 36mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32(1T) cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 cookie
Calories 96kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.