Maple Meltaways
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Maple Meltaways, delicate cookies that simply dissolve on your tongue with every bite. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are infused with pure maple syrup and topped with a luscious maple glaze for an extra layer of sweetness that’s impossible to resist. With a short prep time of just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour to create a soft, tender dough enhanced by a hint of vanilla. Perfect for holiday gatherings or an afternoon treat, these buttery cookies are beautifully glazed with the perfect balance of maple extract and milk, making them as visually delightful as they are delicious. Serve them as a showstopping dessert or a comforting snack to warm up chilly days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoon pure maple extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
Once the dough is formed, use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just slightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and maple extract until smooth and pourable. Add an extra teaspoon of milk if the glaze is too thick.
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top of each cookie using a spoon or piping bag.
Allow the glaze to set for about 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Maple Meltaways!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.0 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.2 g | 611% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 519 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 423.4 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 219.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 486 mg | 10% | |
*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.
