Maple-Walnut Spice Cookies
Maple-Walnut Spice Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 30 servings with 98 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat each. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have baking soda, maple syrup, milk, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.
Instructions
To prepare cookies, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
Combine flour and next 6 ingredients (through cloves) in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
Place brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until light and fluffy (about 4 minutes).
Add 2 tablespoons syrup and egg; beat until well blended. Beating at low speed, gradually add flour mixture; beat just until combined.
Spoon batter evenly into 30 mounds (about 1 tablespoon) 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Bake at 350 for 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans 5 minutes.
Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
To prepare frosting, combine powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons syrup, milk, and 2 teaspoons butter, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookies. Working quickly, sprinkle cookies with nuts.