Maple Cookies With Maple Icing
These soft maple cookies, made with real maple syrup and brown sugar, offer a rich, caramel-like sweetness. A touch of cinnamon adds warmth, while a maple glaze adds extra indulgence. Perfect for fall, holidays, or any time you crave a sweet treat!
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1-2 tsp milk
- Roasted chopped pecans
- Crumbled cooked bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough (1 ½ to 2 tbsp per cookie), roll into balls, and flatten to ½ inch thick using a glass. Place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until set but soft. Cool completely on sheets.
- Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and 1 tbsp milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed for pourable consistency.
- Dip cooled cookies in glaze or drizzle over. Sprinkle with pecans or bacon if desired. Let glaze set before serving.