Description
Delight in the rich, warm flavors of these Maple Cookies with Maple Icing, a perfect treat combining soft, cinnamon-spiced cookies with a luscious maple-flavored glaze. These cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, ideal for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Maple Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon milk (or more for desired consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sweeteners: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg: Add the egg to the creamed mixture and mix until fully incorporated, providing structure to the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spice.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can make cookies tough.
- Shape Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow space for spreading.
- Flatten Cookies: Gently flatten each dough ball slightly using the back of a spoon to encourage even baking and cookie shape.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are baked through but still soft inside.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents the icing from melting when applied.
- Prepare Icing: While cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust milk quantity to reach desired consistency for drizzling or spreading.
- Ice Cookies: Drizzle or spread the maple icing over the cooled cookies. Allow the icing to set before serving to enjoy a perfect finish.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming with the sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Adjust milk in the icing to achieve a thicker or thinner glaze depending on preference.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a stronger maple flavor, consider using pure maple syrup rather than imitation syrup.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
