Description
Create delightful fall-themed sugar cookies with a sweet maple glaze. These festive cut-outs are perfect for autumn gatherings and holiday baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes using festive fall cookie cutters (maple leaves, pumpkins, etc.).
- Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Add more milk a tablespoon at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the glaze over them. Let the glaze set before serving or storing.
Notes
- For crispier cookies, bake for an additional minute or two.
- You can add a touch of brown food coloring to the dough for a warmer fall hue.
- Decorate with fall-colored sprinkles before the glaze sets.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg