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Maple Cookies with Maple Icing

Maple Cookies with Maple Icing: A Sweet Autumn Delight

Indulge in these delightful Maple Cookies with Maple Icing, capturing the essence of autumn in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for extra flavor
  • 2 Large Eggs flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk or milk mixed with lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure extract recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Maple Extract or pure maple syrup in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour
For the Icing
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk non-dairy milk for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup essential for flavor
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted for smoothness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and light, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in large eggs one by one, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. Gradually mix in buttermilk, salt, vanilla extract, and maple extract, followed by baking soda and baking powder.
  5. Slowly add all-purpose flour until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until edges are set and tops are slightly underbaked.
  8. Allow to cool on the sheets before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Melt unsalted butter and brown sugar in a saucepan, stirring constantly, and bring to a gentle boil.
  10. Simmer for 2 minutes, remove from heat, and stir in milk and pure maple syrup.
  11. Allow to cool for 15 minutes, then whisk in sifted powdered sugar until smooth.
  12. Spread icing over cooled cookies while icing is still warm.
  13. Let iced cookies sit at room temperature until icing has fully set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter is at room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough. Store iced cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.

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