Maple Cookies with Icing

Get the recipe for soft, fluffy maple cookies with a sweet maple icing. Perfect for a cozy treat, these cookies will become your new favorite autumn dessert.

In the heart of fall, where the air turns crisp and the leaves paint the world in shades of amber and gold, there’s a certain warmth that comes not just from thick sweaters and the glow of fireplaces, but from the kitchen.

Today, we’re trying a fall dessert that captures the essence of this season: maple cookies with a glazed maple icing. This isn’t just any cookie recipe; it’s a testament to the magic of fall, all wrapped up in a soft, fluffy bite.

In a pumpkin spice world filled with pumpkin cookies (which I love, don’t get me wrong), these stand out. They’re a little unique around autumn time, and I like that.

What also makes these maple cookies stand out besides their flavor is the ease with which they come together. The process is as simple as it gets, making it perfect for bakers of all levels.

Not only are they easy to make, they’re delicious.

These cookies have thick but soft centers, slight crispness at the edges, and a strong, sweet maple flavor. Then you top them with a maple icing and you have perfection.

So, if you’re ready to fill your kitchen with the warm, inviting scent of maple and bake up a batch of cookies that are sure to become a fall favorite, let’s get started. This recipe is an invitation to enjoy the season, one sweet, maple-glazed bite at a time.

Tips for Making Delicious Cookies

Before you dive into this recipe, I’ve got some tips for you on making the best (and tastiest) cookies. If you’re interested, check them out. Otherwise scroll to the bottom for the maple cookies.

Use Quality Ingredients

Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best cookie flavor and texture. You’ll for sure want to get fresh eggs, good quality butter, and pure vanilla extract (instead of imitation).

Measure Precisely

Flour is often the main dry ingredient in these cookies. Measure using the scoop-and-level method, as adding too much flour can result in dry baked goods.

Bring Cold Ingredients to Room Temp

Bring ingredients like butter, and eggs to room temperature before mixing. They will incorporate better, resulting in smoother batter and soft cookies. They don’t need to be warm; slightly cool to room temp is fine.

Avoid Overmixing

Mix the batter just until ingredients are combined, or the dry disappears into the wet. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.

Chill the Dough

Chilling the cookie dough in the fridge for the specified time (or even overnight) before baking allows the flavors to meld and the fats to solidify. This results in cookies with better flavor and texture. It also prevents them from spreading too much during baking.

Look for Golden Edges

Unless the recipe says otherwise, the edges of the cookies should turn a golden brown while the center remains slightly soft. This balance ensures a chewy texture without overbaking.

Cool Before Transferring

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and avoids them becoming too fragile and crumbling apart.

Remember, practicing and experimenting will help you perfect your baking skills over time. Have fun and enjoy the process of creating delicious baked goods!

Here’s what you’re going to need for these maple cookies.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Icing

• 5 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Tips and Thoughts for This Recipe

Feel free to swap the vanilla extract out with the maple extract for a more intense maple flavor.

These last in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

You can also freeze them in an airtight container for up to two months (with no glaze). When you bring them out of the freezer, let them rise to room temperature naturally as opposed to microwaving.

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If you enjoyed these cookies, please let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other cookie recipes:

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