Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade Maple Cookies. These soft, chewy cookies are infused with the rich flavor of pure maple syrup and topped with a smooth glaze, making them perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy evening or a festive gathering. With simple pantry ingredients and an easy preparation process, even novice bakers can impress their friends and family. The combination of brown sugar and maple syrup creates a sweetness that is utterly irresistible, while the chewy texture makes each bite a comforting experience. Let’s dive into this delicious recipe!
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 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 until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough into balls and place them on the baking sheets spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; centers should remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Start with 1 tablespoon of milk; add more as needed until smooth but not runny.
- Spoon the glaze over cooled cookies, focusing on the center while letting it spread naturally. Allow it to set for about 30 minutes at room temperature or chill briefly in the fridge until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg