Sometimes even my simple recipes are a little too complex lol, you just feel like doing something really and I mean REALLY basic but that still is a worth while treat. With that in mind I decided to make Maple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. This is a step better than your average classic Oatmeal Raisin cookie, so will totally wow any one you make them for. While being a simple cookie recipe. I mean come on cookies are basically put it in a bowl mix it and bake it. Doesn’t get much easier for such an awesome taste. Go ahead guys give this one a try I know you will love them!
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- 1/2 Cup Butter, Softened
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
- Salt
- 1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1 Egg
- 1-1/2 tsp. Vanilla
- 3/4 Cup Flour
- 1-1/2 Cup Oats (quick cook or regular)
- 3/4 Cup Raisins
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
- 2 Tbsp. Milk (Optional)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl beat butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Beat on medium 2 minutes, scraping bowl as needed. Beat in 1/3 cup maple syrup, egg, and 1 tsp. of the vanilla. Beat in flour on low. Stir in oats and raisins.
- Drop dough by teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are still soft. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet. Remove; cool on wire rack.
- In a small bowl stir together powdered sugar, the 3 Tbsp. maple syrup, and the remaining 1/2 tsp. vanilla. If necessary, add a milk or water, 1/2 tsp. at a time, to desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
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