Description
These Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are soft, chewy treats bursting with rich maple flavor. With a tender cookie base infused with warm cinnamon and topped with creamy maple icing, they’re perfect for cozy gatherings or an indulgent snack.
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 and Prepare Baking Sheet: 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, Maple Syrup, and Brown Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a light texture.
- Add Egg: Crack in the egg and mix until fully blended into the wet ingredients, ensuring a smooth batter base.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which could toughen the cookies.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Flatten Dough Balls: Press down each ball slightly with the back of a spoon to ensure even baking and desired cookie shape.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn a light golden color signaling doneness.
- Cool Cookies: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely, which prepares them for icing without melting it.
- Prepare Maple Icing: While cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until the icing is smooth and creamy. Adjust milk quantity for desired consistency.
- Ice Cookies: Drizzle or spread the maple icing over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving for a perfect finishing touch.
Notes
- For a stronger maple flavor, use a high-quality 100% pure maple syrup.
- If you prefer thicker icing, reduce the milk or add more powdered sugar.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well—freeze uniced cookies, then ice after thawing.
- To make dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter and use plant-based milk in the icing.
