Maple-Pecan Sandies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Spread 1 cup pecans on baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from oven; cool slightly.

4. 4

   Lightly brush two baking sheets with oil or line with parchment paper; set aside.

5. 5

   In food processor, finely grind toasted pecans.

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   Add oats, flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.

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   Pulse on/off several times to combine ingredients.

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   Scrape down sides of bowl with rubber spatula and pulse on/off 2 more times to thoroughly combine.

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   Transfer mixture to large bowl.

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    In medium bowl, mix maple syrup, oil and vanilla.

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    Add oil mixture to flour mixture and stir until well blended.

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    Roll 1 tablespoon dough into a ball and flatten to form cookie about 1 3/4 inches in diameter.

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    Press a pecan half in center of each cookie.

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    Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.

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    Bake until undersides are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

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    Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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