Delicious Homemade Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
These soft, chewy maple cookies are packed with pure maple syrup and topped with a glossy maple icing—perfect for fall baking and cozy treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
→ Dry Ingredients:
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Maple Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until a soft dough forms.
Scoop and Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto the prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Cool Cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make Maple Icing: Whisk powdered sugar and maple syrup in a bowl until smooth.
Ice the Cookies: Drizzle the icing over completely cooled cookies. Let set before serving.
Notes
Use real maple syrup—not pancake syrup—for the best flavor.
Add a pinch of cinnamon to the icing for extra warmth.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
