Description
These Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are a delightful treat combining the rich flavors of pure maple syrup with soft, tender cookies. Perfectly spiced with a hint of cinnamon and topped with a luscious maple glaze, these cookies offer a sweet, comforting snack ideal for any maple lover.
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 prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Syrup: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring a light texture.
- Add Egg: Mix in the large egg until it is fully incorporated into the creamy mixture, adding moisture and binding 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 Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to keep the dough tender.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet with about 2 inches spacing between for even baking.
- Flatten Dough: Slightly flatten each dough ball using the back of a spoon to help them spread and bake evenly.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack to firm up before icing.
- Prepare Maple Icing: While the cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy to create a luscious icing.
- Ice Cookies: Drizzle or spread the maple icing over the cooled cookies and let the icing set before serving for a sweet finish.
Notes
- Milk quantity in the icing can be adjusted to reach desired consistency.
- Butter should be softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Use pure maple syrup for the best authentic flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
