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Maple Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these soft and chewy Maple Oatmeal Cookies, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with pure maple syrup. Topped with a luscious maple-butter icing, these treats combine wholesome oats and a touch of pecans for added texture, making them a cozy, flavorful snack or dessert ideal for any maple lover.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups quick oats
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients for Cookies

  • 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)

Icing Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy)
  • 1–2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tablespoons half and half, cream, or milk
  • 2 drops maple extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a food processor, pulse the quick oats several times until they are broken down but not ground into powder. Add all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, then pulse a few more times until the mixture is well combined.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Using a hand or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and well combined. Add the egg, pure maple syrup, and maple extract, beating again until everything is incorporated. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry oat and flour mixture to the wet mixture, along with finely chopped pecans if using. Beat until fully combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to chill.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position racks in the upper third and lower third of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  5. Scoop Dough: After chilling, use a cookie scoop or spoon to form 1½ tablespoon sized dough balls. Place them a couple of inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. For thinner cookies, gently flatten the balls before baking to encourage spreading.
  6. Bake Cookies: Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone. The cookies should remain relatively light in color. Remove and place the baking sheets on wire racks to cool completely; cookies will firm up as they cool.
  7. Prepare Icing: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt and brown 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, stirring occasionally until golden with browned bits and a nutty aroma. Immediately transfer the browned butter and the browned bits into a bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  8. Mix Icing: Whisk the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon half and half (or cream/milk), and 2 drops maple extract into the browned butter until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or more milk to thin.
  9. Glaze Cookies: Drizzle or spread the maple butter icing onto the cooled cookies. Allow the icing to firm up for a bit before serving to enjoy the full flavor and texture combination.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps control spreading and improves texture for soft, chewy cookies.
  • You can optionally flatten the cookie dough balls slightly before baking for thinner, crisper cookies.
  • Use pure maple syrup and maple extract to enhance the authentic maple flavor throughout the cookies and icing.
  • If pecans are not preferred, omit them for a nut-free version.
  • Browned butter adds a deep, nutty flavor to the icing, but be careful not to burn it.
  • The icing consistency can be customized to your preference for drizzle or spreadability by adjusting powdered sugar and cream/milk amounts.

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