Imagine biting into a soft, buttery cookie that instantly transports you to a cozy maple forest in Vermont. These Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are not just a dessert—they're a sweet journey that will make your taste buds dance with pure maple bliss! Whether you're a baking enthusiast or a maple syrup fanatic, this recipe promises to deliver a mouthwatering treat that's impossible to resist.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the maple icing, whisk powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in a bowl until smooth and glossy.
- Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the maple icing over the top of each cookie.
- Allow icing to set for 15-20 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Tips
- Use high-quality, pure maple syrup for the most authentic flavor. The better the syrup, the more delicious your cookies will be.
- Make sure your butter is truly softened but not melted. Room temperature butter creates the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough—this can lead to tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes, ensuring even baking.
- Let the cookies cool completely before icing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their soft texture for up to 5 days.
- For extra maple intensity, you can add a drop of maple extract to both the cookie dough and icing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg
