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Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper to allow for easy transfer of cookies once formed.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine oats and chopped pecans. Set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt butter with maple syrup over medium-high heat. Stir constantly and cook until the mixture reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer. The mixture will bubble up considerably, so ensure your pan is large enough to prevent overflow.
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Immediately pour the hot syrup mixture over the oats and pecans, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
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Using a cookie scoop, portion the mixture into 24 equal mounds on the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie with a greased measuring cup or gently shape with your hands. Top each cookie with one pecan while still warm.
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Allow cookies to rest for 1 hour, then flip and let sit for another hour to fully set.
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Mix powdered sugar and maple syrup in a bowl until smooth. Transfer the glaze to a zip-lock bag, snip off a small corner, and drizzle decoratively over the cooled cookies.