Maple Cookies with Maple Icing Recipe
Delight in the rich, sweet flavor of Maple Cookies with a smooth maple glaze topping. These soft and chewy cookies combine buttery dough with real maple syrup and a hint of warm cinnamon, finished with a luscious maple icing and optional nutty or savory garnishes. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a special treat with your afternoon tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- ½ cup butter softened (1 stick)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Maple Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons milk as needed
- Roasted chopped pecans or crumbled cooked bacon for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup softened butter and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until everything is combined to form the cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and place them spaced 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball to about ½ inch thick.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until the cookies are set but still soft to the touch. Let them cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Prepare Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon milk. Add additional milk if needed to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Glaze Cookies: Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the maple glaze or spoon the glaze over the cookies, allowing excess to drip off.
- Add Garnish: While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle with roasted chopped pecans or crumbled cooked bacon if desired for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan margarine or coconut oil and use a non-dairy milk for the glaze.
- If you prefer a stronger maple flavor, increase the maple syrup in the glaze by 1 tablespoon.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps maintain cookie shape and improves texture.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
