# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruit
11 - 1 cup peeled, diced ripe pear (about 1 medium pear)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the pure maple syrup, large egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
06 - Gently fold the peeled and diced ripe pear into the dough.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
