Maple cookies with a Maple Icing are one of the most nostalgic treats you can make. These cookies are soft and fluffy and are perfect for the Holidays or anytime of the year. There was a time when these delicious Maple Cookies were a tradition at the Holidays.

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup Butter, softened
• 2 cups Sugar, granulated
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 tsp Maple Extract
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• ½ tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 4 ½ cups All Purpose Flour

Icing:

• ½ cup Butter, unsalted
• ¼ cup Milk
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 pinch Salt
• 2 cups Confectioners Sugar

Instructions

FIRST STEP:
Preheat the oven to 350*

Line a baking tray with parchment paper

Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until it is light and fluffy

Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well between eggs

Switching to a low speed on the mixer, slowly add the Buttermilk

Combine the Maple Extract, Vanilla Extract, salt, baking soda and baking powder and mix well into the batter, be sure to incorporate well

SECOND STEP:
Slowly add in half of the flour, mixing well, then add the remaining flour gradually until a consistent dough is formed

Drop a cookie scoop of dough on the tray, leaving about 2 inches between scoops

Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, just until slightly golden on edges, DO NOT OVERBAKE

Remove the tray from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before taking off the tray. Place the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely

THIRD STEP:
To make the icing, melt the butter and brown sugar in a pan over medium high heat, stirring constantly

Add in the milk, syrup and salt and blend well

Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes

Gradually add in the Confectioners Sugar, beating well. If icing is too thick, add a drop of milk at a time until you reach the desired consistency

FOURTH STEP:
Spread the icing over the cookies quickly, as the icing will thicken rapidly

Place the cookies into an airtight container for storage until serving

Enjoy!

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