These Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich maple flavor. Topped with a sweet and smooth maple icing, they’re the perfect treat for fall or any time you’re craving something sweet and cozy.
📋 Ingredients:
For the Maple Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍬
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 🍬
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 🍁
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🌾
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 🌾
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
For the Maple Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar 🍬
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 🧈
- 2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 🍁
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- A pinch of salt 🧂
📝 Instructions:
1. Make the Maple Cookies:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients:
- Beat in the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Combine dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Form the cookies:
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still be soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Make the Maple Icing:
- Mix the icing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add a little more maple syrup or a splash of milk to reach the desired consistency.
3. Ice the Cookies:
- Ice the cookies:
- Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread or drizzle the maple icing over the top of each cookie. Let the icing set for about 10 minutes.
- Serve:
- Enjoy these delicious maple cookies with a cup of coffee, tea, or as a sweet snack.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 18-20 cookies
🔥 Calories: Approximately 150 kcal per cookie
These Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are a wonderful treat that combines the warm, rich flavor of maple syrup with a soft and chewy cookie base. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with a warm drink! 🍁🍪😋