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 👩🍳