Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Maple Cookies with Maple Icing—perfect for any occasion! These delightful treats combine soft and chewy cookies with a luscious maple glaze, making them an irresistible dessert choice for fall gatherings, holiday celebrations, or anytime you crave a sweet pick-me-up. The addition of roasted pecans or crumbled bacon offers a unique twist that elevates these cookies to gourmet status. With straightforward ingredients and easy preparation steps, both novice and experienced bakers will find joy in making these delicious homemade sweets.
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
- 1–2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
- Roasted chopped pecans or crumbled cooked bacon (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough (1½ to 2 tablespoons), roll into balls, and flatten them on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft at the center; allow cooling completely.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with maple syrup and milk until smooth. Dip cooled cookies into the glaze.
- 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: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg