🍁 Maple Cookies with Maple Icing 🍪✨

Soft, chewy cookies infused with maple flavor and topped with a sweet maple glaze—cozy and irresistible!

Ingredients

For the Cookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp pure maple extract
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

For the Maple Icing

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2–4 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
• 1 tsp maple extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Prepare Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make Cookie Dough: Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and maple extract.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture until combined.
4. Shape & Bake: Scoop dough into balls (about 1½ tbsp each) and place on baking sheets. Bake 10–12 min until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
5. Make Icing: Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, maple extract, and salt until smooth. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
6. Ice Cookies: Spread or drizzle icing over cooled cookies. Let set before serving.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies
• Kcal: ~160 per cookie

✨ Sweet maple flavor in every bite—perfect for cozy afternoons or holiday cookie trays!