Description
Delightfully sweet maple cookies with a rich maple icing glaze. These soft and flavorful cookies feature a blend of maple syrup and warm spices, making them a perfect treat for any occasion, especially fall and holiday seasons.
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). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which will help incorporate air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg: Beat in the egg until it is fully combined with the creamed mixture, providing structure and moisture 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 spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can toughen the cookies.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls with your hands. Place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Flatten Dough Balls: Gently flatten each dough ball slightly using the back of a spoon, this helps the cookies bake evenly and creates a nice shape.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn lightly golden indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack to firm up before icing.
- Prepare Icing: While the cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust milk quantity for desired consistency.
- Ice Cookies: Drizzle or spread the maple icing over the cooled cookies evenly. Let the icing set to achieve a glossy finish and delicious sweet topping before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for easier creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Adjust milk amount in icing for thicker or thinner glaze as preferred.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a more intense maple flavor, use pure maple syrup rather than imitation.
