Description
Indulge in the rich, cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Maple Cookies topped with a luscious Maple Icing. These soft, chewy cookies are a perfect treat for any maple syrup lover.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
Maple Icing:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and ice: Let cookies cool on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Mix icing ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- For a stronger maple flavor, use dark or grade B maple syrup.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt or chopped pecans for added texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
