Vermont Maple Pecan Cookies

I found this recipe in our newspaper. Credit goes to: Relishmag.com and Julie Hession.
These were a bit stressful to make since I was trying to coordinate the 3 mixtures, but next time, maybe I will toast the pecans first. Also, I got 5 dozen nice sized cookies out of this recipe. I thought about doubling it, but glad I didn't as it would have made mixing more difficult (for me). Definitely worth the stress. MMMMMMmmmmmm delicious with the chewy texture I love. Oh and it says to keep them tightly covered for 1 week, if they last that long.


3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon maple or vanilla extract
2 cups chopped toasted pecans

1. Preheat oven to 300F and position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (This might be the best time to toast the pecans, but watch carefully as they will burn quickly.)
2. Combine oats, coconut, flour, salt, cinnamon and brown sugar in a large bowl; whisk to blend.
3. Combine butter, maple syrup and corn syrup in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally; remove from heat.
4. Combine baking soda and boiling water; stirring to dissolve.
Add to maple syrup mixture, stirring well. Add maple extract. Stir into dry ingredients. Add pecans; stir well.
5. Place 1/4 cup size balls of dough on baking sheets, 3 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
6. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown and set, rotating positions halfway through the baking process. Cool on the baking sheets 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

Per cookie: 240 calories, 13g fat, 15 mg chol., 3g prot, 32g carbs, 2g fiber, 160mg sodium

I would have taken pictures, but my camera has refused to photograph. All it says is VGA.