Classy Cookies

These delicious maple & pecan cookies are really easy to make and are sure to be a hit with everyone! The flavor combination of maple and pecan is a classic for good reason. 

Yield: 12 portions / Prep time: 10 minutes / Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• • 1 cup rolled oats, finely ground
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • ½ cup coconut oil, melted 
  • 1 ½ cups pecans, finely ground
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 25 pecans for decoration

Procedure

1. 1.  Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   2.  In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, and pecans.
   3.  In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt.
   4.  Mix wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir to combine.
   5.  Roll dough into small bowls (walnut size or smaller) and place on baking sheet.
   6.  Press a pecan into the center of each.
   7.  Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

*My personal variations have included using 1 cup of ground pecans, followed by ¼ cup of ground cashews, and a ¼ cup of ground walnuts. I have also used 1 cup of ground pecans and a ½ cup of ground cashews. Or 1 cup pecans and 1 cup almonds. All variations taste great. On the top of the cookie, I personally like to place a chocolate chip. An almond also works well.

*Also feel free to play with using different flours. A combination of rice flour and whole wheat pastry flour is very tasty.

*Recipe inspired by The Healthy Hedonist by Myra Kornfield

If you liked Maple & Pecan Cookies

More delicious baking recipes like this can be found in The Doron Yoga Cookbook, featuring many joyful recipes for hungry yogis, available to download here.

Enjoy your cooking journey and taste the bliss!