Description
These Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of fall. Soft, sweet cookies with a rich maple flavor topped with a luscious maple icing, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the icing:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Make icing: Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk for icing. Spread or drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Use Grade A dark maple syrup for a richer flavor.
- Top with chopped pecans or a sprinkle of cinnamon for a festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
