Description
These Soft Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are tender, chewy cookies infused with rich maple flavor and topped with a smooth, sweet maple glaze. Perfect for maple lovers, these cookies combine buttery dough with a hint of brown sugar and warm spices, then finish with a luscious icing that sets beautifully for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Maple Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (plus more if needed)
- ½ teaspoon maple extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the Dough. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add in the egg and maple extract, mixing well to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop and Bake. Using a tablespoon, drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers appear slightly underdone for a soft texture. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Icing. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and maple extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk as needed for a thinner icing that can be easily drizzled.
- Ice the Cookies. Once the cookies have cooled completely, spoon or pipe the maple icing onto each cookie. Let the icing set at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming with sugar.
- Do not overbake the cookies; centers should look slightly underdone to remain soft.
- Adjust the icing thickness with additional milk for a glossy finish or thicker topping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For extra maple flavor, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on the icing before it sets.
