These Maple Glazed Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the wholesome goodness of oats with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a special dessert, these cookies are sure to please everyone.
This recipe is straightforward and ideal for making Christmas cookies that stand out. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of maple and oats in every bite.
Delicious Maple Glazed Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies feature a chewy oatmeal base topped with a sweet maple glaze that adds a delightful finish. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the maple syrup until evenly distributed.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
- Glaze the Cookies: Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon or a piping bag. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
