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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2
Place ½ cup oats into a food processor or blender and pulse until the oats are ground into flour.
Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk together oats, oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and flax.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients.
Step 5
Stir in the apple and pecans.
Step 6
Using a large scoop, divide the dough into 16 cookies. Press the tops flat as these cookies remain in the same shape as they cook.
Step 7
Bake for 10 minutes or until the middle is set. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.