Maple Cookies with Maple Icing

Embark on a culinary journey with these delightful homemade maple cookies topped with luscious maple icing. Infused with real maple syrup, these cookies are a perfect treat for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth with a touch of rustic charm.

Whether it's a cozy evening at home or a festive seasonal party, these cookies will bring a warm, comforting vibe to your table. Get ready to impress your guests and family with a batch of these wonderfully aromatic and tasty treats!

Heavenly Sweet: Your New Favorite Maple Treat

These maple cookies aren't just delicious; they are also a joy to make. Simple ingredients come together to create a flavor that's both rich and subtle. Here’s your guide to making these irresistibly soft cookies with their sweet, glossy icing.

Essential Tips for Flawless Cookies:

1. Smooth Dough: Ensure your butter is softened for easy creaming with sugar to get a smooth, fluffy base.
2. Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and helps prevent spreading during baking.
3. Consistent Thickness: Roll out your dough evenly to ensure uniform baking and perfect texture.
4. Watch the Oven: Keep an eye on your cookies as they bake to achieve a perfectly golden edge without overbaking.
5. Let Cool: Allow cookies to cool completely before icing to prevent the icing from melting.

Maple Cookies with Maple Icing Recipe:

• Preparation time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
• Cooking time: 10 minutes per batch
• Servings: 24 cookies
• Equipment needed: Mixer, bowls, baking sheets, parchment paper, rolling pin, cookie cutters

Dive into the process of making these sweet, indulgent treats that promise to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients:

For the cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ cup real maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the maple icing:

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ⅓ cup real maple syrup
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.
5. Chill: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Roll and Cut: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes.
8. Bake: Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
9. Prepare Icing: For the icing, whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
10. Cool and Ice: Allow cookies to cool completely before applying the maple icing.
11. Decorate: Drizzle or spread maple icing over the cookies. Let the icing set before serving.

Ready to Serve!

Enjoy these Maple Cookies with their rich icing as a special treat that brings comfort and joy to any moment. Perfect for sharing or indulging on your own, these cookies are sure to become a cherished recipe in your home.

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