Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🍁 Made with real maple syrup—not artificial flavor!
🍪 Soft centers, slightly crisp edges—perfect texture
⏱️ 20 minutes prep, then bake
💸 Costs under $8—makes 24–30 cookies
🌾 Naturally nut-free & easily gluten-free

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Maple Cookies with Maple Icing

Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cookies:
¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A or B)
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
For the Maple Icing:
1½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
2–3 tbsp pure maple syrup
1–2 tsp milk or cream (only if needed)
Pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Instructions (Buttery, Maple-Infused, Foolproof)
1. Make the Dough
In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy (~2 mins).
Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
Chill dough 30 minutes (optional but recommended).
2. Bake the Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
Scoop 1-tbsp portions; roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart.
Flatten slightly with palm or fork.
Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers look soft.
Cool on sheet 5 mins, then transfer to wire rack.
3. Make the Icing
Whisk powdered sugar and 2 tbsp maple syrup.
Add more syrup (½ tbsp at a time) until thick but pourable.
Drizzle or dip cooled cookies. Let set 30+ minutes.
Serving Suggestions
☕ Classic pairing: With black coffee, chai, or spiced cider
🍂 Seasonal platter: Alongside pumpkin bread or apple fritters
🎁 Gift idea: Stack in a tin with parchment between layers
🧈 Decadent twist: Sandwich two iced cookies with maple buttercream