Cozy Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
These Cozy Maple Cookies with Maple Icing embody warmth and comfort, perfect for gatherings or a cozy evening at home.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Maple Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup for icing
- 1-2 tablespoons milk to reach desired consistency
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pure maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Icing
- For the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar and maple syrup.
- Gradually add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Drizzle generously over the cooled cookies.
Notes
For variations, try adding chopped nuts, spices, citrus zest, or chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for up to five days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 90mgSugar: 10g
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