Description
These Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are soft, chewy, and packed with rich maple flavor, making them the perfect cozy treat for fall or any time of year! Topped with a sweet maple glaze, these cookies are easy to make and bursting with warm, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Maple Icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Prepare the Maple Icing
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- If the icing is too thick, add more milk (1 teaspoon at a time) until the desired consistency is reached.
3. Frost the Cookies
- Once cookies are completely cooled, spread a layer of maple icing over each cookie.
- Let the icing set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Extra Maple Flavor: Use Grade A Dark maple syrup for a bolder taste.
- Nutty Twist: Add ½ cup chopped pecans to the dough or sprinkle over the icing.
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months and bake when needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~180 kcal per cookie
