Maple-Nut Cookies With Maple Icing Recipe

Name: Maple-Nut Cookies With Maple Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES; 3/4 cup pecan halves; 1 cup butter, softened or 1 cup margarine; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; FOR THE ICING; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; 1 teaspoon maple flavoring

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIES
3/4 cup pecan halves
1 cup butter, softened or 1 cup margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
FOR THE ICING
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon maple flavoring

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In an 8-inch square pan, bake pecans 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown. Spread nuts on cutting board; cool 5 minutes. Finely chop.
2
In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon maple flavor and the egg until well blended. Stir in flour and chopped toasted pecans.
3
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Flatten in crisscross pattern with fork dipped in granulated sugar.
4
Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
5
In small bowl, mix icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cookies.

1180

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIES, 3/4 cup pecan halves, 1 cup butter, softened or 1 cup margarine, 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Maple-Nut Cookies With Maple Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Maple-Nut Cookies With Maple Icing

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