Imagine the delicious smell of freshly baked cookies, infused with the sweet, malty scent of maple coming from your kitchen. These soft maple cookies with maple icing are the perfect comfort cookie for the holiday season!
Table of Contents:
- Why You’ll Love this Soft Maple Cookies Recipe
- What You’ll Need for Soft Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
- How to Make Soft Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
- FAQs: Storing, Reheating, Substitutions
- Soft Maple Cookies with Maple Icing Recipe
There’s nothing better than soft, chewy cookies with a hint of cinnamon, topped with maple icing. These soft maple cookies are like a warm hug on a cold winter day!
These are officially my home cooking food critic husband’s favorite cookies ever, which says something! Plus, maple syrup is considered a vitamin and mineral-rich carbohydrate, so it’s better for us than sugar is!
Have I convinced you that these cookies are worth indulging in?
Why You’ll Love This Soft Maple Cookie Recipe
- The perfect flavor combo: imagine buttery cookies with a bit of cinnamon, topped with the malty flavor of maple icing.
- Maple syrup magic: the star ingredient of this cookie recipe is maple syrup, which adds a unique and delicious twist to a classic cookie recipe.
- Cozy comfort treat: when I think of these cookies, I imagine curling up by the fireplace enjoying a warm cup of coffee and enjoying these yummy treats.
If you love this cookie recipe, you’d also love my pumpkin molasses cookies and my brown butter m&m pretzel cookies!
What You’ll Need for Soft Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
- Butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar
- Pure maple syrup, milk, egg, and vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk or heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt
How to Make Soft Maple Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in maple syrup, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, place rounded tablespoons of dough on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers are soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Maple Icing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk (or heavy cream) until smooth and creamy. Adjust the thickness by adding more milk for a thinner icing or more powdered sugar for a thicker one.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the maple icing over each cookie.
- Allow the icing to set for about 15 minutes before serving.
FAQ’s: Storing and Substitutions
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Yes, you can freeze the cookies for longer term storage. Thaw them at room temperature when you’re ready to enjoy them.
Feel free to swap ingredients based on your preferences or dietary needs. Consider using almond milk, gluten-free flour, or other alternatives to customize the recipe to suit your needs.
Soft Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the maple icing:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2-3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1-2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Make the cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in maple syrup, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, place rounded tablespoons of dough on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers are soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the maple icing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk (or heavy cream) until smooth and creamy. Adjust the thickness by adding more milk for a thinner icing or more powdered sugar for a thicker one.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the maple icing over each cookie.
- Allow the icing to set for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add maple extract for a richer maple flavor.
- Experiment with cookie sizes for different cookie textures.
- Increase cinnamon for a more spiced cookie flavor.
- Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before icing to prevent glaze from melting.
These soft maple cookies with maple icing are the perfect cookie to bake over the holidays and are sure to become one of your favorite holiday cookies! Let us know if you enjoyed these cookies in the comments below!
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