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Maple Cookies with Maple Icing

Maple Cookies with Maple Icing

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

  • Total Time: 24 minute
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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For the cookies:

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

For the maple icing:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup real maple syrup
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  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 1/4 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.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch