These Maple Cookies are tender, cake-like rounds infused with rich maple syrup and finished with a glossy, pourable maple icing. They’re not just sweet—they’re autumn in cookie form: warm, comforting, and deeply nostalgic. Perfect with coffee, tea, or as a gift tied in a mason jar with a ribbon.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🍁 Real maple flavor in every bite—no artificial extracts!
- 🍪 Soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture (like a cross between a cookie and a whoopie pie)
- ⏱️ 20 minutes prep, then bake
- 💛 One bowl = easy cleanup
- 💸 Costs under $8—makes 18–24 cookies
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cookies:
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A Amber recommended)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Maple Icing:
