Maple Cookies with Maple Icing: A Sweet Taste of Fall! 🍁🍪


If you love the warm, cozy flavor of maple syrup, these soft, chewy Maple Cookies drizzled with a smooth maple icing are pure autumn bliss! Perfect for cookie swaps, holiday baking, or just enjoying with a cup of coffee on a crisp day.

Why You’ll Love These Cookies ❤️

✅ Rich maple flavor – Made with real maple syrup!
✅ Soft & chewy – The perfect cookie texture.
✅ Easy to make – No fancy techniques needed.
✅ Great for gifting – Everyone loves a maple treat.


Ingredients You’ll Need 🛒

For the Cookies:

  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed

  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup!)

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for warmth)

For the Maple Icing:

  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

  • 1-2 tbsp milk or cream (as needed for consistency)

Optional Garnish:

  • Chopped pecans or walnuts

  • Flaky sea salt



Step-by-Step Instructions 👩‍🍳