Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
Creamy, buttery cookies kissed with real maple syrup, delivering tender cookie centers and a sweet maple glaze.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Measured and leveled
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Preferably pure maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Spooned and leveled
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder Measured
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Fine or kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure if possible
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted for smooth icing
- 1-2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (for icing) Start with 1 tbsp and add more if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed. Scrape the bowl once.
- Add the 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until well combined and smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to evenly distribute the leavening.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low just until a dough forms. Do not overmix; stop when no streaks of flour remain.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon of dough each) and place them on the lined baking sheet 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are just golden and the centers are set. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even color.
- While the cookies cool on a wire rack, prepare the icing by mixing 1 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon maple syrup; stir until smooth. Add a second tablespoon only if the glaze is too thick to drizzle.
- Drizzle or spread the icing over the cooled cookies and let them set for 10–20 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious maple cookies!
Notes
Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor; avoid imitation syrups. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg