Simple Way to 3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies With Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar-Maple Frosting

The last thing you need during the busy holiday season is endless baking.

Recipe Summary Brown Sugar-Maple Frosting

This makes a somewhat stiff frosting that tastes a bit like toffee and is perfect for covering fall desserts. From apple cakes to pumpkin cookies to cranberry-walnut cupcakes, this is my go-to frosting to capture the flavors of my favorite season. I like to top it with chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Be warned, however, that it's extremely sweet, so it's best paired with low-sugar baked goods. A little goes a long way.

Ingredients | 3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies With Brown Sugar

¼ cup butter

½ cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided

3 tablespoons milk

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Directions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and 2 tablespoons maple syrup; stir frequently until sugar is melted. Add milk and stir frequently it comes to a boil. Pour mixture into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly, 10 to 12 minutes.

Add powdered sugar and remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup to the cooled mixture; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread frosting while it's still warm for best results.

This makes enough to frost 1 dozen cupcakes.

Info | 3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies With Brown Sugar

cook: 10 mins additional: 10 mins total: 20 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings

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