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Maple Cookies with Maple Icing Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these soft and flavorful Maple Cookies topped with a luscious Maple Icing. Combining the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup and warm cinnamon, these cookies offer a perfect balance of taste and texture. Ideal for a cozy treat or sharing with friends, this recipe yields 18 delicious cookies with a smooth, creamy icing that highlights the maple flavor beautifully.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Maple Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon milk (or more for desired consistency)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sweeteners: In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer or whisk to cream together the softened butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, creating a light base for the dough.
  3. Add Egg: Incorporate the egg into the creamed mixture by mixing until fully combined, which helps bind the ingredients together.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon, ensuring even distribution of the leavening agent and spices.
  5. Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen cookies.
  6. Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a ball. Place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow spreading during baking.
  7. Flatten Dough: Gently press down each dough ball with the back of a spoon to slightly flatten them, helping the cookies bake evenly.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked through.
  9. Cool the Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack, which prevents sogginess from residual heat.
  10. Prepare Maple Icing: While cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust milk quantity for desired consistency.
  11. Ice the Cookies: Drizzle or spread the maple icing over the cooled cookies evenly. Let the icing set before serving, providing a sweet finishing touch.

Notes

  • For a stronger maple flavor, use pure maple syrup rather than pancake syrup.
  • You can substitute milk with almond or oat milk to make the icing dairy-free.
  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming and a better texture.
  • Do not overbake the cookies to maintain their soft texture; they will firm up as they cool.
  • Store iced cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/maple-cookies-with-maple-icing-recipe-2/