Easy Maple Cookies Recipe | Authentic Quebec Flavor

INGREDIENTS

Cookies 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup uncooked quick oats (not old-fashioned oats) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted 1/4 cup packaged chopped pitted dates Frosting (optional) 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup 1‑1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl of electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Beat in 3 tablespoons syrup. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into butter mixture. On low speed, beat in oats, coarsely chopped pecans and dates.
2. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Let stand on cookie sheets 2 minutes; transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
3. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in small bowl of electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Beat in 2 tablespoons syrup. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Spread frosting over cooled cookies; top with finely chopped pecans.

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