Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of soft, chewy Maple Cookies enhanced with real maple syrup and topped with a smooth maple glaze. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy afternoon snack or a festive gathering. The combination of brown sugar and maple syrup creates a rich, warm flavor that will impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies not only taste amazing but also fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma while baking. Enjoy them plain or glazed for an extra touch of sweetness!
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
- Pinch of salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough into balls and place on prepared sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, salt, and milk to desired consistency; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 87mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg