Description
These Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are soft, chewy, and filled with the comforting flavor of pure maple syrup. Finished with a creamy maple icing, they make the perfect cozy treat for fall or any time of year.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the maple icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tsp milk or heavy cream (optional, to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup. Add a splash of milk or cream if needed to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Once cookies are fully cooled, spread or drizzle the icing over the tops. Allow the icing to set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
- Use maple extract for stronger flavor if needed.
- Pinch of nutmeg or ginger deepens the autumn spice profile.
- Drizzle with white chocolate as an alternative to icing.
- Make sandwich cookies with maple buttercream.
- Store cookies at room temp for up to 4 days or freeze (without icing) for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
