Sugar Cookies with Autumn Maple Cinnamon Flavor

Plus imagine the best sugar cookie with a maple cinnamon flavor. Um yesssss!

And these are covered with a sweet buttery frosting that you'll want to eat by the spoonful.

They're just simply perfect for fall. Everyone will start requesting these cookies, adults and kids alike!

I used my favorite sour cream sugar cookie recipe for these but added that irresistible maple cinnamon flavor.

Perfect Maple Cookies!

The flavor of sweet maple glazed doughnuts meets the buttery flavor of shortbread in these irresistible, perfectly crisp, melt-in-your mouth Glazed Maple Shortbread Cookies!

We love the maple glaze flavor around here and can't stop the craving for shortbread. So I thought why not combine the crispity, buttery goodness of shortbread with that sweet autumn maple flavor?

Well, let me just tell you this is a match meant to be! And of course cutting them out into maple leaf shapes is a must (I have a quite a few maple leaf shapes in various sizes but my favorite and the one I used here is the leaf from this set)!

A Delicious Maple Pecan Scone Recipe!

We all need dessert for breakfast once in a while, right? Scones are great for a special occasion breakfast or brunch, and they make for a great weekend treat. I love scones but they need to be made the right way.

I've had too many dry, lifeless scones from bakeries that definitely weren't worth paying for. These are perfectly soft, tender, and moist and you'll love the maple, oat, and pecan flavor combination—not to mention the perfect texture. They are a perfect fall scone with that cozy maple flavoring and trust me, they are hard to resist!

Tip - Serve Warm for Ultimate Deliciousness

In my opinion, these are best served when they are still a bit warm. They melt in your mouth at that point. Yes, they are definitely still good once they cool off completely, but just like many other baked goods, they are amazing when eaten warm (so give them a quick turn in the microwave).

I love how hearty these scones are with their addition of oats and nuts, which you don't find in a plain scone. I also like that they have some sweetness to them. I don't like a scone that only has a few tablespoons of sugar, I might as well just eat a good biscuit slathered with butter instead.

Though this recipe requires a few extra steps like freezing and grating the butter and grinding the oats, the end result is well worth it. Once you're biting into one of these you'll realize those few extra steps were worth it. These scones are dreamy.

I am so happy to announce that I will be partnering with Fisher nuts over the next year to bring you many delicious recipes, all made with Fisher nuts. I chose to work with Fisher nuts because it is the only brand of recipe nuts entirely without preservatives. The pecans in this recipe are perfect, but you could also try almonds!

How to Make Maple Pecan Scones

1. Preheat oven. Prepare baking sheet.
2. Grind oats. Whisk with other dry ingredients.
3. Whisk cream, egg, and extracts.
4. Cut butter into flour mixture. Stir in pecans.
5. Mix dry and wet mixtures, gently knead to bring together.
6. Shape dough. Cut into wedges.
7. Transfer to a baking sheet, brush with cream, and bake. Cool slightly.
8. Prepare glaze, spread over scones and finish with pecans.

More Irresistible Scone Recipes to Try!

• Pumpkin Scones
• Petite Vanilla Bean Scones
• Cranberry Orange Scones
• Petite Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Fisher. The opinions and text are all mine.

If you haven't started making your own granola yet there's no better time than now! Homemade granola is my favorite and it really is so easy to make. And when you make it at home you get it to choose exactly what goes into it. Grab a large bowl and your favorite ingredients and create some new recipes of your own!

Maple Pecan Granola Recipe

This recipe is probably my favorite granola recipe to date. And the smell that fills your home while it's baking is simply dreamy. Plus I get to smell it again every time I open up the mason jar I've stored it away in. You might just find me tucked away in my pantry sniffing away at my mason jar :).

Granola can easily be adjusted to your personal preferences. If you like larger clustering, you can increase your wet ingredients and allow the dry ingredients to clump together more without spreading them apart with a spatula. Switch up your nuts—use walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or almonds. I think these granola clusters would be even more delicious with dried fruit like cranberries or raisins for a fall taste. And don't forget chocolate chips if you want this to be a treat!

Healthy eaters can add more powerful foods, like chia seeds. Honey or agave can be used as a sweetener, too. Skip the egg white for coconut oil to make this fully vegan, and use certified gluten-free oats if you're gluten-free!

My favorite way to eat this perfectly crisp granola is to stir it in strawberry or blueberry Greek yogurt but you can definitely just eat it plain (it's the perfect snack to have on hand when you get those afternoon munchies) or serve it up in a bowl with milk (my personal preference is almond milk). And if you want to get fancy, make layered breakfast parfaits with fresh fruit!

Maple Apple Bars with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze

I don't care if it's fall, spring, or anytime between. These Maple Apple Bars are amazing.

They are perfectly moist, generously spiced, loaded with fresh fruit, and then smothered with silky maple cream cheese glaze.  This bar is Heaven!  I'm pretty certain that if I hadn't restrained myself with some self-control then I easily could have finished the entire jelly roll pan myself.

Fresh apples make a big difference, as does the applesauce. Fresh apples add so much flavor, and you can play with the types of apples you use if you like stronger or sweeter apple flavors. The applesauce is healthier than shortening or oil, and keeps the bars so moist and springy.

I like to sprinkle pecans or walnuts on top to add some crunch, but you might also try grated apples, sprinkles, or a streusel topping!

Healthy Breakfast Bars

My husband ate them and said, "mmmm... this is like a healthier maple bar." I'd have to agree, they taste similar, but in my opinion, these are better and healthier.  Spices and fresh fruit make everything better! In fact, I think you can get away with enjoying these healthy maple apple bars for breakfast! You could also add in some oats to make it more filling with healthy grains. They'd be really easy to meal prep at the beginning of the week and to enjoy one square at a time with a glass of milk.

Do you have some extra apples lounging around just waiting for the perfect use?  Then you must give these a try this week!