Description
These Maple Glazed Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich maple flavor. Perfectly balanced with warm cinnamon and a sweet maple glaze, these cookies make a delightful fall dessert or an anytime treat that’s simple to prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a soft cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the pure maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, adding moisture and the signature maple flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon thoroughly to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the cookies tough.
- Portion Dough: Use a tablespoon to scoop portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look set but still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets or wire racks before applying the glaze to ensure it sets properly.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Glaze and Set: Drizzle or spread the maple glaze over the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set before serving to prevent stickiness.
Notes
- For a richer and more robust maple flavor, use dark or Grade B maple syrup instead of light syrup.
- Optionally, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the glaze before it sets to add a pleasant crunch and nutty flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, reduce the amount of milk slightly, or add more powdered sugar to achieve desired consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
