Maple-Nut Cookies with Maple Icing

Maple-Nut Cookies with Maple Icing
85 min.
42
94kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Maple-Nut Cookies with Maple Icing, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! These cookies are not just a sweet snack; they are a celebration of rich, nutty goodness combined with the warm, inviting taste of maple. With a preparation time of just 85 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 42 people, making them ideal for gatherings, parties, or simply to enjoy at home with family and friends.

Imagine the aroma of toasted pecans wafting through your kitchen as you bake these scrumptious cookies. The combination of brown sugar and butter creates a fluffy base that perfectly complements the crunchy pecans, while the hint of maple flavor adds a unique twist that will have everyone asking for the recipe. Each cookie is a delightful balance of textures and flavors, with a soft center and slightly crisp edges.

To top it all off, a drizzle of smooth maple icing elevates these cookies to a whole new level of deliciousness. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a batch of cookies that will impress. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to these irresistible Maple-Nut Cookies!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint flavoring 
  • teaspoon peppermint flavoring 
  • tablespoon milk 
  • 0.8 cup pecans 
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. In 8-inch square pan, bake pecans 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown.
  2. Spread nuts on cutting board; cool 5 minutes. Finely chop.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. In small bowl, mix icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories94kcal
Protein4.08%
Fat54.63%
Carbs41.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.6
Glycemic Load
3.5
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.6321739324409%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.19mg
Delphinidin
0.13mg
Catechin
0.13mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:93.84kcal
4.69%
Fat:5.79g
8.91%
Saturated Fat:1.06g
6.63%
Carbohydrates:9.85g
3.28%
Net Carbohydrates:9.52g
3.46%
Sugar:5.03g
5.59%
Cholesterol:3.94mg
1.31%
Sodium:53.49mg
2.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.97g
1.94%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.11%
Vitamin A:200.55IU
4.01%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.97%
Selenium:2.46µg
3.51%
Folate:11.85µg
2.96%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.32%
Iron:0.36mg
2%
Vitamin B3:0.38mg
1.89%
Copper:0.03mg
1.6%
Phosphorus:15.11mg
1.51%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.38%
Fiber:0.33g
1.32%