Description
Maple-infused cookies bring Canadian wilderness charm to sweet treats. Delicate maple icing crowns these irresistible morsels, delivering pure comfort in each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (227 grams) butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing:
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition to maintain a consistent texture.
- Gently introduce buttermilk to the mixture, stirring at low speed to prevent curdling.
- Infuse the dough with maple extract, vanilla extract, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, distributing the flavors evenly.
- Gradually fold in flour, first adding half and mixing thoroughly, then incorporating the remaining flour until a soft, pliable dough emerges.
- Delicately scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, positioning each dollop approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, watching for a subtle golden hue around the edges while avoiding over-browning.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet momentarily, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- For the maple icing, combine butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Introduce milk, maple syrup, and salt to the caramelizing mixture, creating a rich, glossy base.
- Remove from heat and permit the mixture to cool for 10-15 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Gradually whisk in confectioners’ sugar, adjusting consistency with small amounts of milk if needed.
- While the cookies are completely cool, swiftly spread the icing across their surface, working quickly as the topping will set rapidly.
- Let the icing solidify completely before storing the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness and texture.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother cookie texture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Use pure maple extract for more intense, authentic maple flavor instead of artificial substitutes.
- Adjust icing consistency by adding milk or powdered sugar gradually to achieve perfect spreadability.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version without compromising taste.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for low-carb dietary needs.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before icing to prevent melting and ensure clean, neat decoration.
- Store cookies in single layers with parchment paper between to maintain icing integrity and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 233
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 131 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg