Description
Delight in these soft and chewy Maple Cookies, perfectly sweetened with pure maple syrup and topped with a luscious maple glaze. These cookies combine buttery richness with the distinct, aromatic flavor of maple, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (Grade A recommended)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
For the Maple Glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, then mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Chilling helps prevent the cookies from spreading during baking and enhances the flavor.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of chilled dough and roll into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still appear slightly underbaked. They will finish setting as they cool for a soft texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preparing them for glazing.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Begin by adding 1 tablespoon of milk and then add more as needed to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency that is not runny.
- Glaze the Cookies: Spoon the maple glaze over the cooled cookies, focusing on the center and allowing it to spread naturally. Let the glaze set for about 30 minutes at room temperature or chill briefly in the fridge until firm for best results.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, use Grade A pure maple syrup.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent excessive spreading and to deepen the maple flavor.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should look slightly underbaked in the center for a chewy consistency.
- Adjust milk in the glaze gradually to control the consistency.
- Store glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
