French Toast Pecan Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Mix in the pecans, then stir in the maple syrup until evenly blended.
6. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• French Toast Pecan Cookies are a great way to use up leftover pancakes or French Toast.
• These cookies are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat.
• You can add other nuts or dried fruits to the dough for a different flavor twist.