Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are a treat that combines those warm flavors of fall in a soft, chewy cookie topped with a sweet glaze just sweet enough. The cookies themselves are rich and buttery, with a whisper of maple that is beautiful alongside a hit of cinnamon. The warm sponge is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of a silky maple glaze.
It is easy but also very rewarding. First you mix up a dough that combines butter, brown sugar and pure maple syrup, which is what gives these cookies their characteristic flavor. Each cookie is topped with a maple glaze that you whisk together, right after baking, with powdered sugar and maple syrup. The glaze dries to a crisp finish, providing the cookies with a beautiful sheen and a little more layer of maple flavor.
For a twist, sprinkle on roasted chopped pecans, or crumbled bacon, while you still have glaze on the wet side. The pecans add a little bit of crunch, and the bacon adds the savory note that is surprisingly complementary to the maple sweetness. Great for a holiday cookie tray or an afternoon treat, these maple cookies are sure to please anyone who likes a taste of autumn in every bite.
Why You’re Going To Love These Maple Cookies:
Perfect Texture: These cookies are soft and chewy inside, and just slightly crispy on the edges.
Real Maple Flavor: Using maple syrup in both the dough and glaze, these cookies have that real maple taste.
Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and a simple process, they’re quick to throw together.
Crowd-Pleaser: These cookies are for everyone, and a bonus like pecans or bacon adds a little pizzazz!
