Oh yes! Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are soft, sweet, and full of rich maple flavor—perfect with milk or coffee. Here’s a full, step-by-step recipe:
Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
Ingredients (makes about 24 cookies)
For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the maple icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (optional, to thin icing)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2: Make the cookie dough
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
Step 3: Shape and bake cookies
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Flatten slightly with your hand or a fork.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4: Make the maple icing
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup.
- If the icing is too thick, add a little milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until pourable but not runny.
Step 5: Ice the cookies
- Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the maple icing over the top.
- Let the icing set for 20–30 minutes before serving.
Tips for Best Results
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor—maple-flavored syrups don’t give the same depth.
- Don’t overbake; these cookies are soft and chewy, not crunchy.
- Optional: sprinkle a little finely chopped pecans on top of the icing for texture.
These cookies are soft, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth with that rich maple taste—perfect for breakfast, tea time, or dessert.
If you want, I can also give a gluten-free version that’s just as soft and flavorful.
Do you want me to do that?
