Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Maple Cookies crowned with a luscious maple icing. Perfectly balanced sweetness from pure maple syrup and brown sugar combined in a tender cookie, then topped with a creamy maple glaze for an irresistible treat.
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) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth, fluffy, and well combined, which incorporates air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg: Beat in the large egg until fully incorporated, creating a uniform dough base.
- 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 Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and maintaining cookie tenderness.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring approximately 2 inches between each for even baking and spreading.
- Flatten Dough Balls: Slightly flatten each dough ball with the back of a spoon to help them bake evenly into traditional cookie shapes.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden, indicating doneness.
- Cool Cookies: Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely, which helps set their shape for icing.
- Prepare Icing: While cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust milk quantity to reach desired consistency.
- Ice Cookies: Drizzle or spread the maple icing over cooled cookies. Let the icing set at room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- For firmer icing, use less milk; add more for a thinner glaze.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Cookies can be frozen before icing; thaw completely before glazing.
