Ingredients:
Cookies:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Maple Icing:
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2-4 tablespoons milk or cream (add gradually to reach desired consistency)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Maple Syrup, Egg, and Vanilla:
Beat in the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
Mix Dry Ingredients with Wet
Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Drop Dough onto Baking Sheets:
Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake:
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Cool:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Icing:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and maple syrup. Gradually add milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the icing reaches your desired consistency (smooth and pourable).
Ice the Cookies:
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the maple icing over them. Allow the icing to set before serving.
Enjoy your delicious maple cookies!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies