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This mouthwatering and yummy recipe for brown butter maple and pecan cookies from Ella at Bake Well Being are sure to be a such big hit with all the family you will certainly be baking batch after batch!!
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BROWN BUTTER MAPLE & PECAN COOKIES
Brown the butter Gently melt the butter in a
small saucepan over a medium heat. Let it bubble softly until it turns golden and smells nutty. Take it off the heat and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes. Mix the dough In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, caster sugar and maple syrup. Pour in the cooled butter and mix until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and stir until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the our, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt. Add this to the butter mixture and fold gently until just combined. Stir through the chopped pecans and white chocolate chips, if using.
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Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
Bake Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line two baking trays with baking paper. Roll the dough into balls (about two tablespoons each) and place on to the trays, leaving space between them. Press a pecan half gently into the top of each one. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden at the edges but still soft in the centre. Leave to cool on the tray for ve minutes before moving to a wire rack. Finish Drizzle with melted white chocolate and add a small pinch of aky sea salt, if you wish to.
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Bake Well Being was created from a simple belief: baking can be more than just making something sweet. It can be a moment to pause, reset and reconnect. Founded by Ella, Bake Well Being CIC combines creative and learning experiences to support mental health awareness, using baking as a positive coping strategy. At its heart, the service brings together Wellness and Resilience Coaching with hands-on baking classes; blending skill-building techniques with creative expression and a generous sprinkle of empowerment. Whether someone is celebrating a milestone, navigating change or simply carving out a quiet hour in the kitchen, Bake Well Being encourages baking with intention. It’s about progress over perfection, comfort over pressure, and turning everyday spaces into places of calm and connection.
INGREDIENTS (MAKES 12-14 COOKIES)
HUG IN A BOX
Hug in a Box is a thoughtful care package
For the cookies: 150g unsalted butter 120g light brown sugar 50g caster sugar 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 220g plain our ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp ne sea salt 100g pecans, roughly chopped 50g white chocolate chips (optional but lovely) For decoration: 12-14 whole pecan halves 60g white chocolate, melted
created by Bake
Well Being, designed to
feel like a warm hug when it’s needed most.
Inside you’ll nd: • A motivational postcard • A simple vagus nerve exercise to help soothe the nervous system • A sachet of Pukka Relax tea • A lavender pouch • A handmade shortbread fondant biscuit 100% of pro ts go towards Bake Well Being CIC, supporting its mission to get people talking, baking and sharing cake for better mental health.
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