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maple cookies with maple icing sitting on plate with maple leaves
Taylor Svetlichny

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!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Make the cookies:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in maple syrup, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, place rounded tablespoons of dough on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers are soft.
  8. 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:
  1. 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.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
  3. Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the maple icing over each cookie.
  4. 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.