Description
These Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are soft, buttery, and irresistibly sweet with a deep maple flavor. Perfect for cozy fall days, Thanksgiving dessert tables, or winter holiday cookie exchanges, these cookies bring warmth and nostalgia in every bite. The maple icing sets beautifully, giving each cookie a glossy, bakery-style finish. Whether you’re making them for gifting or simply to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee, these cookies are the perfect seasonal treat that tastes like pure comfort.
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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½ cup pure maple syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Maple Icing:
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2 cups powdered sugar
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3 tbsp pure maple syrup
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2 tbsp milk (more as needed)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, maple syrup, and vanilla; mix well.
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Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
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Roll dough into small balls and flatten slightly on baking sheet.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
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For icing, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Spread icing over cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
For extra maple flavor, add ½ tsp maple extract to the dough.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Add chopped pecans for a crunchy twist.