Description
Fall Cookies with Maple Glaze are the perfect autumn treat, enveloping your senses with the warm aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet maple. These cookies boast a soft, chewy texture topped with a luscious glaze that embodies the essence of fall. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in, they bring nostalgia and joy to every bite. Easy to make and customizable, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans if using.
- Drop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg