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A white bowl filled with glazed cocktail sausages topped with sesame seeds, placed on a marble-patterned surface.

Maple Soy Glazed Cocktail Sausages (Easy Lil Smokies Recipe)

Lindsey Neumayer
These irresistibly sticky and flavorful cocktail sausages are glazed with a sweet and savory maple soy sauce that caramelizes perfectly in the oven. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, these lil smokies make the perfect party appetizer or game day snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 16
Calories 193 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan rimmed, for baking sausages
  • 1 parchment paper for lining baking sheet
  • 1 mixing bowl for combining ingredients
  • 1 spatula or spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages cocktail sausages (lil smokies) About 14 oz each package
  • 20 g toasted sesame oil 1.5 tablespoons
  • 23 g soy sauce 1.5 tablespoons
  • 50 g maple syrup 4 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds For garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven. Preheat Oven to 400ºF.
  • Prep sausages. Remove mini sausages from the packages and dry well with paper towels. This will help the sauces stick!
    2 packages cocktail sausages
  • Mix ingredients. Mix together the sesame oil, soy sauce, and maple syrup.
    20 g toasted sesame oil, 23 g soy sauce, 50 g maple syrup
  • Coat sausages. Add cocktail sausages and stir well to coat the sausages.
  • Prepare pan. Transfer the sausages to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through baking to help evenly coat the sausages.
  • Garnish + quickly cool. Once baked, sprinkle the sausages with toasted sesame seeds to garnish. Allow them to sit for 5 minutes to let the sauce firm up and become extra sticky!
    1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Serve. Transfer the sausages to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Notes

ℹ️ troubleshooting tips

  • sauce is too thin - if your sauce is too thin and not thickening up, you can heat it separately in a saucepan on the stovetop to help thicken in. The sauce will also thicken as it cools, so if it looks thin at first, give it a few minutes outside the oven to thicken up!
  • rubbery or dry sausages - be sure to only cook your sausages for a max of 30 minutes. Overcooking can lead to dry or rubbery cocktail franks!

🍽️ how to serve your cocktail weenies

  • get saucy - place next to a cheeseboard and a platter of dipping sauces for the ultimate party spread. I love using a variety of sauces for extra boosts of flavor. I love using honey mustard, smoky ketchup, or hot honey sauce to play up the mix of flavors!
  • girl dinner - perfect alongside Caesar salads and french fries for a classic girl dinner!

♻️ how to customize your mini sausages

  • swap the sweetener - swap for honey or agave for a different sweetness profile.
  • switch up the seasoning- try everything bagel seasoning for a savory twist. Need to switch out the soy sauce? Use tamari for gluten-free or coconut aminos for a soy-free version!

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 656mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 0.04IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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