Many flavors evoke the sense of the arrival of fall, but maple is the flavor that most does it for me. At this time of year, I long to visit a region where maple is abundant… where maple farmers are tapping maple trees for sap in order to make fresh maple syrup. Instead, I must settle for my mail order maple sugar, Trader’s Joe’s highest grade maple syrup and the occasional home-baked maple treat.
I think these soft, little cookies are spicy and flavorful enough to eat on their own, but a thin layer of glaze drizzled on top adds even more maple flavor and acts as a sweet addition.
The glaze spreads on fairly thin, and some even drips over the sides a bit, but it dries up quickly and sets enough that you could store them in between layers of waxed paper if you wish. Just place paper towels or waxed paper underneath a rack and drizzle the glaze without worry of messing up your table or counter. Simply throw away the mess when you’re finished glazing.
A sprinkle of walnuts, lightly toasted of course, are an appropriate way to top this cookie. If you don’t care for walnuts, pecans would be a nice replacement. And if you’re not into nuts at all, the maple glaze is delicious enough to hold its own without a topping. Use pure maple syrup if you can find it. Though expensive, it really makes a difference flavor-wise. Look for Grade B syrup (a darker variety with a more robust flavor) to use for cooking and baking. *An added bonus- these cookies are only 82 calories. So plan to eat a few… practically guilt free!
Here are a few more Weight Watchers cookie recipes you might enjoy:
Whole Wheat Double Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Cookies by Cookin’ Canuck Weight Watchers Sugar Cookies by Recipe Girl 2-Ingredient Breakfast Cookies by Cafe Delites Cocoa Fudge Cookies by Recipe Girl
