Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
Soft and chewy maple cookies topped with a silky maple icing, perfect for any sweet tooth craving.
Ingredients
For the Soft Maple Cookie Base
- 1 cup 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's softened for easier mixing.
- 2 cups 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 3 large 3 large eggs Best if at room temperature.
- 1 cup 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk Or substitute with 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar.
- ½ tsp ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp 2 tsp maple extract Do not skip for the best flavor.
- 1 tsp 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp 1 tsp baking powder
- 4½ cups 4½ cups (540g) all-purpose flour
For the Silky Maple Icing
- ½ cup ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup ¼ cup (60ml) milk
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- A pinch A pinch of salt
- 2 cups 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar Add gradually for consistency.
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Dough
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Slowly pour in the buttermilk and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the salt, vanilla extract, maple extract, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the flour in two batches, mixing just until combined. The dough will be soft and sticky.
Bake the Cookies
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are just starting to turn golden.
- Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Maple Icing
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes while whisking constantly.
- Add the milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil again for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until you reach a glue-like consistency.
Ice the Cookies
- Spread the icing over the cooled cookies quickly before it thickens.
- Allow the icing to set before storing the cookies in a covered container.
Notes
Serve alongside coffee or tea. Optionally, sprinkle crushed nuts on icing before it sets for added crunch.