How to Make Frosted Maple Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the warm, cozy flavor of maple that just screams fall. From maple syrup drizzled over pancakes to maple-glazed bacon, this sweet and slightly smoky flavor is a beloved staple in autumn cooking. And what better way to indulge in the delicious taste of maple than with frosted maple cookies?

These cookies are the perfect combination of soft, chewy, and sweet, with a hint of maple flavor in every bite. They're like a warm hug in cookie form, and they're guaranteed ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon maple flavored extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon maple flavored extract

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Combine flour and baking soda, set aside.
  • Mix together the brown sugar, 1 teaspoon maple extract, vanilla, 3/4 cup butter and egg. Stir in the flour mixture. The dough will be very sticky.
  • Drop onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Let rest for one minute before removing from cookie sheet. Frost when cool.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon maple extract. Spread over cooled cookies.
  • Nutrition

    333 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 56mg