Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Maple Cookies with Maple Icing—a delightful treat that captures the essence of cozy gatherings and festive celebrations. These soft and chewy cookies are topped with a luscious maple glaze, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, they are easy to make and even easier to enjoy! Whether served alongside your favorite beverage or as a sweet addition to a dessert table, these cookies bring a touch of sweetness that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for glaze)
- 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 mixing 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 ground cinnamon. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 1½ to 2 tablespoons each), flatten slightly, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center. Let cool completely on sheets.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Dip cookie tops into glaze and sprinkle with optional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg