Description
Delight in the rich, warm flavors of these Maple Cookies with Maple Icing. Soft and chewy maple-infused cookies are perfectly complemented by a luscious maple glaze, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert lovers.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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
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) and 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 unsalted butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg: Incorporate the large egg into the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully combined for a smooth batter.
- Combine 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 within the dough.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and toughening the cookies.
- Portion Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball, then place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Flatten Dough: Slightly flatten each dough ball with the back of a spoon to encourage even baking and form cookie shapes.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn a light golden color, indicating doneness.
- Cool Cookies: Transfer the baked cookies onto a wire rack and allow them to cool completely, which helps the icing adhere properly.
- Prepare Icing: While cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, adjusting milk for desired thickness.
- Ice Cookies: Drizzle or spread the maple icing over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving to enjoy the perfect sweet glaze.
Notes
- For a stronger maple flavor, use pure maple syrup rather than imitation syrup.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature to cream properly with sugars.
- If the icing is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- To keep cookies fresh longer, freeze them without icing and add the glaze after thawing.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
