Instructions: In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add teh eggs, molasses and maple extract; beat well. Add the flour and baking soda; mix well. Stir in the oats and chopped pecans; mix well. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees; lightly grease cookie sheets. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls; place 3 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Press a pecan half in the center of each ball. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a deep golden brown. Immediately remove to wire racks to

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