Pecans

• 1 1/4 cups pecan halves
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar (for candying pecans)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup (for candying pecans)
• 1 tbsp butter (for candying pecans)
• 1 tbsp water (for candying pecans)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for candying pecans)
• 1/4 tsp salt (for candying pecans)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional glaze

• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1–2 tsp milk (adjust for consistency)

Instructions