Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with this easy Maple Cookies Recipe. These soft and chewy cookies, infused with rich maple syrup, are perfect for any occasion. Their warm flavor, combined with a sweet maple glaze, makes them an irresistible treat that will impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed alongside a cup of coffee or served at a festive gathering, these cookies bring warmth and comfort to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for glaze consistency)
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for glaze)
- Pinch of salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; gradually combine with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Chill the dough covered for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into balls (1½ tablespoons each) and place them on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool before glazing.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with maple syrup and melted butter; adjust consistency with milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg