Ah yes—Maple Glazed Cookies 🍁—soft, sweet, with that warm, cozy maple flavor. Here’s a complete, classic recipe:
Maple Glazed Cookies
Ingredients (makes ~24 cookies)
For the Cookies
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tsp milk (to thin if needed)
Instructions
1. Make the cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
2. Make the glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar with maple syrup. Add milk 1 tsp at a time until smooth and pourable.
3. Glaze the cookies
- Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies.
- Let glaze set 30–60 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Use pure maple syrup for best flavor; imitation syrup tastes flat.
- Soft vs. crisp: Bake slightly less for soft cookies, slightly more for crisp edges.
- Optional upgrade: Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of glaze before it sets.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature 3–4 days, or freeze for longer.
I can also give a sweet-savory maple bacon version that’s extra indulgent and Southern-style if you want.
Do you want me to do that?
