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Maple Cookies with Maple Icing

Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are the ultimate treat for maple lovers! These soft, buttery cookies are infused with pure maple syrup, giving them a rich, warm flavor that’s perfect for fall or any time you crave a little sweetness.
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • - Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • - Baking sheets
  • - Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • - Cooling rack
  • Whisk
  • - Measuring cups and spoon

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Cookies:**
  • - 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • - 1 cup granulated sugar
  • - 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 tsp baking soda
  • - 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • - 1/2 tsp salt
  • - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon optional, for added warmth
  • **For the Maple Icing:**
  • - 2 cups powdered sugar
  • - 2–3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • - 1–2 tbsp milk or as needed for consistency
  • - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • #### 1. Make the Cookies
  • **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • **Cream the Butter and Sugars:** In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • **Add Wet Ingredients:** Beat in the eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • **Mix Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  • **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  • **Shape and Bake:** Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • **Cool:** Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  • #### 2. Make the Maple Icing
  • **Whisk the Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk (for thinner icing) or more powdered sugar (for thicker icing).
  • **Ice the Cookies:** Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread or drizzle the icing over the tops. Allow the icing to set before serving.