Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

Maple pecan mix-in:

• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp butter
• Pinch of salt

Cookie Base:

• 3/4 cup almond butter
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 3 tbsp flaxseed meal
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Optional toppings:

• 12-14 Pecan halves
• Flakey salt

1. Make the maple pecan mix in. Add pecans to a dry pan. Toast over medium low heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Turn heat to low and add maple syrup, butter, and salt. Stir to coat and cook just 1-2 minutes until combined and glossy. Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
3. Make the cookie base. In a medium bowl, whisk together wet ingredients until smooth: almond butter, brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Add dry ingredients: oats, flaxseed, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix to combine.
5. Add mix ins: fold in maple pecan mix.
6. Preheat oven to 350F and refrigerate cookie dough for 10 minutes.
7. Scoop into balls and add to baking tray. Press a pecan half into each cookie if using. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
8. Top with flakey salt (optional), allow to cool, and enjoy!