Description
Craving something cozy and rich in flavor? These Pecan Pie Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect fusion of a warm holiday classic and a chewy, comforting cookie. Packed with toasted pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and hearty oats, this easy recipe delivers the perfect dessert bite. Whether you’re baking for fall gatherings, looking for quick breakfast ideas, healthy-ish snack options, or fun food ideas for the season, these cookies are always a hit. Soft centers, golden edges, and pure pecan pie magic—no fork required.
Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup chocolate chunks or toffee bits (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract and maple syrup.
3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in toasted pecans and any optional add-ins.
5. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes.
7. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough to help the cookies keep their shape and enhance flavor.
Toast the pecans before mixing in for maximum nutty depth.
Don’t overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when pulled from the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: oatmeal cookies, pecan pie cookies, holiday cookies, fall desserts, easy cookie recipe