Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Maple Oatmeal Cookies, a treat that perfectly balances soft, chewy texture with the rich sweetness of maple syrup. These cookies make for an ideal snack for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying them solo or sharing with friends and family. Topped with a luscious brown butter icing, these cookies are sure to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to make and filled with wholesome ingredients like oats and nuts, they are not just a dessert but a comforting experience that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups quick oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened but still cool)
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon maple extract
- ¼ cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the icing)
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy)
- 1–2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (for the icing)
- 1–2 tablespoons half-and-half, cream, or milk (for the icing)
- 2 drops maple extract (for the icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine quick oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda; whisk until blended.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, maple syrup, and maple extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed. Fold in chopped pecans if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 62mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 29mg