Soft Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
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!
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.