Description

These Bakery-Style Pecan Pie Oatmeal Cookies combine soft, chewy oats with toasted pecans and warm spices for a comforting treat that captures the essence of pecan pie in a handheld cookie. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime snacking, they blend wholesome ingredients with plant-based butter and natural sweeteners to create an irresistible homemade cookie.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (natural)
1 tablespoon natural gelling agent

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup light corn syrup (natural)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)

Main Add-ins

3/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped

Instructions

Toast the Pecans: Place pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until fragrant and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare the Dry Mix: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and natural gelling agent until evenly combined.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream the softened plant-based butter with brown sugar. Then add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, light corn syrup (natural), and vanilla extract (natural). Mix until smooth and glossy.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until a dough forms. Stir in the toasted pecans evenly.
Bake the Cookies: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy fresh or store for later.

Notes

Do not skip toasting pecans as it enhances flavor and crunch.
Use softened plant-based butter for easier mixing and better texture.
Remove cookies from oven while soft; they firm up as they cool.
Use a cookie scoop for consistent cookie size and even baking.
Use natural gelling agent sparingly to replicate sticky pecan pie texture without overpowering chewiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: pecan pie cookies, oatmeal cookies, vegan cookies, plant-based cookies, soft chewy cookies, spiced cookies