Terri's Tourtier's French Canadian Santa Pies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup maple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in the pecans. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Heat the maple syrup in a small saucepan until bubbly. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Interesting Facts

• These pies are a traditional French Canadian dessert that is often served during the holiday season.
• The combination of the sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans make these pies irresistible.
• Tourtier's Santa Pies are a great way to add a unique twist to any holiday gathering.