Maple-Nut Cookies with Maple Icing

Health score
1%
Maple-Nut Cookies with Maple Icing
85 min.
42
94kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Maple-Nut Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With a rich, buttery base and the warm, inviting flavor of maple, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household. Each bite is a harmonious blend of crunchy pecans and a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth, making them an irresistible snack for any occasion.

What sets these cookies apart is the luscious maple icing that drizzles over the top, adding an extra layer of sweetness and a beautiful finish. Whether you're hosting a gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, these cookies are a fantastic choice. They are easy to make and yield a generous batch of 42 cookies, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Not only are these Maple-Nut Cookies delicious, but they also offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The nutty pecans provide a satisfying crunch, while the maple flavor brings a touch of warmth that evokes the cozy feeling of autumn. Plus, with only 94 calories per cookie, you can enjoy them guilt-free! So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a batch of these scrumptious cookies that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. 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
Protein5.13%
Fat51.9%
Carbs42.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.96
Glycemic Load
3.65
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.7886956534146%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:94.37kcal
4.72%
Fat:5.53g
8.51%
Saturated Fat:1.13g
7.07%
Carbohydrates:10.3g
3.43%
Net Carbohydrates:10.07g
3.66%
Sugar:5.09g
5.66%
Cholesterol:3.94mg
1.31%
Sodium:53.76mg
2.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.23g
2.46%
Selenium:2.85µg
4.07%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.04%
Vitamin A:199.56IU
3.99%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.84%
Copper:0.06mg
3.06%
Folate:12.04µg
3.01%
Iron:0.47mg
2.6%
Phosphorus:23.87mg
2.39%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.26%
Magnesium:8.6mg
2.15%
Vitamin B3:0.38mg
1.91%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.35%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.27%