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Maple Cookies with Maple Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 22 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Maple Cookies are a delightful treat combining the warm, rich flavors of pure maple syrup with a tender, buttery cookie base. Soft and slightly chewy with a subtle crisp at the edges, they are topped with a smooth maple glaze that enhances their sweetness and adds a beautiful finishing touch. Perfect for gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a sweet snack, these cookies bring the essence of maple in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A recommended)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Maple Glaze

  • 1 1/2 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. Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, then mix until fully combined and smooth.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  3. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Chilling helps prevent spreading during baking and enhances the flavor.
  4. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  5. Shape the Cookies: Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of chilled dough and roll into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
  6. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still appear slightly underbaked. This ensures a soft center that will firm up as the cookies cool.
  7. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before applying the glaze.
  8. Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Start by adding 1 tablespoon of milk, then add more as needed to reach a smooth, spreadable but not runny consistency.
  9. Glaze the Cookies: Spoon the glaze over the cooled cookies, focusing on the centers and letting it spread naturally. Allow the glaze to set for about 30 minutes at room temperature or chill briefly in the fridge until firm.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use Grade A pure maple syrup in both the dough and glaze.
  • Chilling the dough is essential to prevent excessive spreading and to develop flavor.
  • Do not overbake to retain a soft center in the cookies.
  • The glaze thickness can be adjusted by controlling the amount of milk added.
  • Store glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • These cookies freeze well before glazing; thaw completely before glazing.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/maple-cookies-with-maple-glaze-recipe/