Maple Glazed Oatmeal Cookies
What you need:
For the cookies:
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
Directions:
- For the cookies: whisk flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl.
- In a stand mixer, beat sugars with cooled butter. Then add eggs and almond extract.
- Add dry to wet gradually and beat until it's combined. Scrape the sides as needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Near the end of the chilling time, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment paper or silicone baking mat lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown at the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
- Once cookies are baked and cooled, prepare the glaze.
- For the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Add milk, cream, and maple syrup. Whisk until smooth. If you want thinner glaze, add more milk. If you prefer thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar.
- Spoon glaze onto each cookie and let set for about an hour. Store cookies in an airtight container.
Recipe from Whatcha Makin' Now?