Description
Delightfully sweet and soft Maple Cookies topped with a smooth and rich Maple Icing, perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting treat. These cookies combine the warm flavors of maple syrup and cinnamon, creating a deliciously flavorful bite that pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Maple Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and packed brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the pure maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make the cookies tough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are done but still soft inside.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
- Prepare Maple Icing: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until you achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency. Adjust milk by adding 1 teaspoon at a time if the icing becomes too thick.
- Ice the Cookies: Once cookies are fully cooled, spread a generous layer of maple icing over each cookie evenly.
- Set the Icing: Allow the icing to set completely before serving or storing to prevent smudging and to enjoy the perfect texture.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened (but not melted) to create a creamy dough base.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Spacing cookies 2 inches apart allows for proper spreading during baking.
- Let cookies cool completely before icing to prevent the icing from melting.
- Adjust icing thickness according to preference by varying the milk amount.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
