Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Maple Glazed Cookies, perfect for fall or any cozy occasion. These classic American dessert treats blend the warmth of maple syrup with a tender cookie base, finished with a sweet maple glaze for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon maple extract (optional for stronger flavor)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture in the cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and maple extract until the batter becomes smooth and well combined, adding a subtle maple flavor and richness.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Form the Dough: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a soft cookie dough forms without overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Scoop the Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form 1-inch dough balls and place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cookie edges are lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked yet soft inside.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before applying glaze.
- Make the Maple Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, milk, optional maple extract, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth and drizzleable.
- Glaze the Cookies: Drizzle or spoon the maple glaze over the cooled cookies evenly. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving to achieve a beautiful finish.
Notes
- For enhanced maple flavor, sprinkle the glazed cookies with finely chopped pecans or a dash of cinnamon before the glaze sets.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness and softness.
