Maple Glazed Apple Cookies
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Maple Glazed Apple Cookies, a perfect blend of warm spices, tender apple chunks, and sweet maple glaze. These soft and chewy cookies begin with a buttery dough infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, accented by the crisp sweetness of fresh Granny Smith apples. The crowning touch is a luscious maple glaze that drizzles over the cookies, adding a warm, caramel-like richness. Ready in under 35 minutes, these cookies make an ideal treat for everything from holiday gatherings to casual afternoon snacks. Simple to make and irresistibly flavorful, these apple cookies with maple glaze are sure to become a seasonal favorite your whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, use a handheld or stand mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Gently fold in the diced apple until evenly distributed in the dough.
Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still be soft.
Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, make the maple glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth and drizzle-able. If the glaze is too thick, add a few extra drops of milk; if too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the maple glaze over the tops using a spoon or a piping bag.
Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.3 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.3 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 479 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 1414 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 541.1 g | 197% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 386.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 880 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
