Description
Indulge in the warmth of Maple Cookies with Maple Icing, a delightful treat that captures the essence of fall in every bite. These soft and chewy cookies are infused with rich maple syrup and topped with a sweet glaze, making them perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy night in or a festive gathering. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, you can whip up a batch that will impress friends and family alike. Enhance the experience by adding your favorite garnishes like roasted pecans or crumbled bacon for a unique twist. Enjoy these delicious cookies year-round!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- Optional: roasted pecans or crumbled bacon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon before gradually adding to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheets, flattening slightly; space them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft; cool completely before glazing.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with maple syrup and milk until smooth. Dip the tops of cooled cookies into glaze or spoon over them.
- Garnish while glaze is wet if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg