Vermont Maple Pecan Cookies

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 300 F
2. Position the racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven
3. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
4. Combine the oats, coconut, flour salt, cinnamon and brown sugar in a large bowl
5. Whisk to blend
6. Combine the butter, maple syrup, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan
7. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts
8. Stir occasionally and remove from the heat
9. Combine the baking soda and the boiling water
10. Stir to dissolve
11. Add to the maple syrup mixture
12. Stir well
13. Add the maple extract
14. Stir into the dry ingredients
15. Add the pecans and stir well
16. Place 1/4 cup size balls of dough onto baking sheets about 3 inches apart
17. Flatten slightly
18. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and set
19. Rotate the positions halfway through the baking process
20. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes
21. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
22. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies