Description
Bakery-Style Pecan Pie Oatmeal Cookies combine soft, chewy oatmeal cookie textures with the rich, nutty flavor of toasted pecans and warm spices. Made with wholesome, natural ingredients and thoughtfully plant-based alternatives, these cookies offer a moist and tender bite perfect for any occasion. They provide a comforting, bakery-quality treat that satisfies dessert cravings with ease.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup natural brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Prep and Toast Pecans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the chopped pecans evenly on a baking sheet and toast them for 5-7 minutes until they are fragrant and lightly golden. This step enhances their flavor and adds a delicious crunch to the cookies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, natural brown sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the vegetable oil, maple syrup (natural), plant-based milk, and vanilla extract (natural) until smooth. Then stir in the natural gelling agent carefully to activate its binding properties, ensuring the filling will hold together.
- Bring Wet and Dry Ingredients Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold them together gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender. Fold in the toasted pecans last for a satisfying nutty crunch.
- Bake to Perfection: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft. Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Toast pecans thoroughly to maximize their flavor without burning.
- Use fresh cinnamon and nutmeg for the best spice impact.
- Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone in the center for chewy texture.
- Measure the natural gelling agent precisely to achieve the perfect filling texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for better texture and shape retention.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pecan pie cookies, oatmeal cookies, plant-based dessert, chewy cookies, spiced cookies
