Maple Cookies with Maple Icing 🍁🍪

Soft, buttery cookies infused with real maple syrup, topped with a sweet maple glaze—the ultimate fall treat! These melt-in-your-mouth delights taste like autumn in every bite and are perfect for cookie swaps, holiday gatherings, or cozy weekends.

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

✅ Rich maple flavor – Made with real maple syrup (no artificial flavor!).
✅ Pillowy soft texture – Like a cross between a sugar cookie and a snickerdoodle.
✅ Easy to make – No fancy techniques, just mix & bake.
✅ Festive & beautiful – Drizzled with maple icing for extra sweetness.

Ingredients (Makes 24 cookies)

For the Cookies:

½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, softened

½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A or B)
1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

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:

Crushed pecans or walnuts
Flaky sea salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Cookie Dough

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Mix in maple syrup, egg, and vanilla.

Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to wet ingredients.

2. Bake the Cookies

Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
Bake 10-12 mins until edges are lightly golden.

Cool completely before icing.

3. Make the Maple Icing

Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Sprinkle with nuts or sea salt (if using).

Pro Tips

🍁 Use real maple syrup – Imitation syrup won’t give the same depth of flavor.
🔥 Don’t overbake – Cookies will firm up as they cool.
🌰 Extra crunch? Add chopped nuts to the dough.
📦 Storage – Keep in an airtight container for 5 days (freeze un-iced cookies for longer).

Serving Ideas

☕ With coffee or tea – A cozy pairing.
🍂 Fall parties – Great for Thanksgiving or Halloween.
🎁 Edible gifts – Pack in a cute tin with ribbon.

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