Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Maple Cookies topped with a rich maple icing. Perfectly balanced with the warmth of cinnamon and the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup, these cookies are a delicious treat for any occasion.
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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and packed brown sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the pure maple syrup, one large egg, and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
- Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cookies tough.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color, signaling they are done.
- Cool cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess.
- Prepare the icing: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until the icing is smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the icing is too thick.
- Ice the cookies: Once the cookies have completely cooled, spread a layer of the maple icing evenly over each cookie.
- Set the icing: Allow the icing to set before serving or storing, which ensures a perfect finish and prevents sticking.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by reducing bake time to 9-10 minutes.
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor; imitation syrups will alter the taste.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before applying icing to prevent it from melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optional: add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for variety.
