Glazed Maple Leaf Cookies: 3 Steps to Perfect Softness
Soft maple cookies topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for fall baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- For the glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add to butter mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- For the glaze: whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for best flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg