Make the cookie dough

• Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl
• Beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then fold in the dry ingredients until a dough forms

Prepare the pecan filling

• Combine the chopped pecans, maple syrup and cinnamon in a bowl

Assemble the cookies

• Scoop balls of dough onto a baking tray
• Press a well into the centre of each dough ball
• Spoon the pecan filling into the wells

Bake

• Bake until the edges are golden

Cool

• Let the cookies firm up on the tray, then transfer to a cooling rack