Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these Maple Snickerdoodles, also known as Mapledoodles. These soft and chewy cookies are infused with the sweet essence of pure maple syrup, making them a delightful treat for the season.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until incorporated.
- Roll the Dough: In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for rolling. Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake: Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft and puffy.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use dark maple syrup for a richer flavor.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature 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: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
