Homemade Maple Pecan Butter: Sweet, Nutty, and So Easy!
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Get ready to elevate your snacking game with this Homemade Maple Pecan Butter made with maple leaf cookies! 🍁✨
Creamy, sweet, and full of warm, nutty flavors, this spread is like fall in a jar.
It’s the perfect topping for toast, pancakes, or even just a spoonful straight from the jar.
Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients and a blender.
Whether you’re a fan of cookie butter or looking for a unique treat to share, this recipe will quickly become a household favorite! 🥞🥜
Why You’ll Love This Easy Maple Pecan Butter
If you’re a fan of rich, nutty spreads and cozy fall flavors, this Decadent Maple Pecan Butter is about to become your new obsession!
It’s creamy, dreamy, and packed with the irresistible taste of roasted pecans and pure maple syrup.
Perfect for spreading, dipping, or drizzling, this versatile treat is as delightful on pancakes as it is straight off the spoon.
Plus, it’s made with simple, wholesome ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Whether you’re looking for a unique recipe to impress or just a delicious homemade treat, this cookie butter has it all. 🍁🥜✨
Ingredients for DIY Maple Pecan Butter
This recipe is possible with only 5 ingredients! Here is what you’ll need
About 20 maple leaf cookies 🍁
Pecans, you can also roast your pecans before incorporating them to the butter.
Milk – I used oat milk in this recipe (my boyfriend is lactose intolerant) and it worked out great!
Coconut oil – melted
This recipe wouldn’t be complete without maple syrup! 🥰
How to Make Homemade Maple Pecan Cookie Butter
⭐In a food processor, finely grind the cookies.
⭐Add the milk, maple syrup and coconut oil, then grind again until smooth.
⭐Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the pecans.
⭐Add a little milk if the butter is too thick.
⭐Transfer the butter to an airtight jar and refrigerate.
Tips for Making Perfect Maple Pecan Butter
Making Homemade Maple Pecan Butter is a breeze, but these tips will help you achieve the perfect creamy texture and flavor every time.
First, make sure to roast your pecans until they’re golden and fragrant—this step intensifies their natural nuttiness. Let them cool slightly before blending to avoid overheating your food processor.
If your maple pecan butter feels too thick, add a drizzle of neutral oil (like coconut or pecan oil) or a splash of maple syrup for extra sweetness and smoothness. In this case, I use extra milk 🙂
Finally, blend to your desired consistency—chunky or silky smooth, the choice is yours!
Store it in an airtight jar, and enjoy it as a spread, dip, or spoonful of pure joy. 🥜🍁✨
Storage Tips for Maple Pecan Butter
Storing your Maple Pecan Butter properly will keep it fresh and delicious for weeks!
Once you’ve blended your buttery spread to perfection, transfer it to an airtight jar or container.
Store it in the refrigerator to maintain its creamy texture and prevent the natural oils from separating.
Before using, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften, making it easier to spread.
If you notice any oil separation, simply give it a quick stir—it’s totally normal!
Homemade maple pecans butter can last up to 2–3 weeks in the fridge, but let’s be honest—it’s so tasty it probably won’t stick around that long! 🥜🍁✨
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Homemade Maple Pecan Butter
Ingredients
- 20 coarsely chopped maple leaf cookies
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a food processor, finely grind the cookies.
- Add the milk, maple syrup and coconut oil, then grind again until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the pecans.
- Add a little milk if the butter is too thick.
- Transfer the butter to an airtight jar and refrigerate.
Notes
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Ooooh, how scrumptious! This recipe looks delicious and decadent.
What would you recommend if you can’t access maple leaf cookies!
Of course! I would suggest using regular sugar cookies with maple syrup, I haven’t tried that variation so there might be some taste tasting to do along the way, but that would be my solution if you don’t have maple leaf cookies 🙂
Wow what a delicious dessert. We made these for our potluck and everyone asked for the recipe