These goat cheese maple pecan cookies are perfectly chewy. Full of goat cheese and maple flavor and rich, toasted pecans you won't be able to eat just one!

Ingredients:

1 and ¼ cups all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup softened unsalted butter

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 ounces softened goat cheese

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 large egg yolk

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350℉
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
3. In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
4. In a large bowl, use a handheld mixer with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the goat cheese and beat again until combined. Scrape down the sides with a spatula as needed. Add maple syrup, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat all together until everything is mixed.
5. In the same bowl, take your medium-sized bowl and slowly add the dry ingredients to the large bowl with a decrease speed using the handheld mixer. Mix until a dough forms, then fold the pecans in with a spatula.
6. Using your hands or tool of choice, gently roll the dough into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake cookies for 10-11 minutes, until cookies are slightly cracked on the top.
8. Serve and enjoy!