Description

These Bakery-Style Pecan Pie Oatmeal Cookies combine the cozy flavors of fall with a soft, chewy texture. Featuring toasted pecans, warm natural spices, and plant-based buttery richness, each cookie delivers a perfect balance of hearty oats and caramel-like sweetness, making them an irresistible treat anytime.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (natural)
1 teaspoon natural gelling agent

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar (natural)
1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)

Add-Ins

1 cup toasted pecans, chopped

Instructions

Toast the Pecans: Warm a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the pecans until they release their rich aroma and turn lightly brown. This enhances their flavor and adds a satisfying crunch to the cookies.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and natural gelling agent to ensure even distribution for consistent texture and flavor.
Cream the Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the plant-based butter with brown sugar (natural) and maple syrup (natural) until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, forming a rich and moist base.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the creamed butter and sugars, mixing gently but thoroughly. Stir in the vanilla extract (natural) and toasted pecans, folding everything together just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
Bake to Perfection: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but still soft.

Notes

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture and chewiness.
Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
Chill the dough briefly before baking to help cookies hold their shape and enhance flavors.
Toast nuts right before mixing for optimal flavor and crunch.
Remove cookies from the oven when centers appear slightly underbaked as they will firm up while cooling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: pecan pie cookies, oatmeal cookies, plant-based cookies, fall cookies, chewy cookies, nutty cookies, dairy-free cookies, plant-based baking