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Freshly baked maple cookies with maple icing on a cooling rack

Maple Cookies with Maple Icing

These cozy maple cookies bring the comforting essence of autumn into a soft, chewy form, finished with a glossy maple icing. Perfect for holiday baking or a fireside treat, they feature the deep, natural sweetness of real maple syrup in both the dough and the glaze. Old-fashioned, easy, and ideal for sharing or gifting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for icing
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup for icing
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk for icing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined. Then pour in the maple syrup and mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about two inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but will continue to cook on the sheet.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • To make the icing, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup in a small bowl. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the icing over each cookie. Let the icing set for about 20 minutes before serving or storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSodium: 130mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 17g
Keyword maple cookies, fall desserts, holiday baking, maple icing, iced cookies, American desserts
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