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Maple Cookies with Maple Glaze Recipe

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These Maple Cookies are soft, chewy, and rich with the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a delightful maple glaze topping, they make an irresistible treat for maple lovers. Easy to prepare with common ingredients, these cookies bring the warm flavors of fall to your kitchen year-round.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy, about 3-4 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and pure maple syrup until well combined and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and salt.
  5. Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until the flour is fully incorporated and a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers still look slightly soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
  8. Cool: Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Maple Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Add milk one tablespoon at a time to achieve a smooth, drizzling consistency suitable for glazing.
  10. Glaze Cookies: Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the maple glaze over the tops using a spoon or piping bag. Allow the glaze to set before serving, about 15-20 minutes.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use Grade A pure maple syrup.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; they should look slightly underbaked in the center for a chewy texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • The glaze can be adjusted with extra powdered sugar for thicker consistency or more milk for thinner glaze.
  • Adding cornstarch to the dough helps create a softer cookie texture.
  • If desired, sprinkle a little flaky sea salt over the glaze before it sets to enhance sweetness.

Keywords: Maple Cookies, maple syrup cookies, soft cookies, fall cookies, glazed cookies

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