These Maple Cookies are a cozy autumn (or anytime!) treat that captures the rich, caramel-like sweetness of real maple syrup—not just imitation flavor. Soft and chewy with crisp edges, they’re drizzled with a silky maple icing that hardens just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth without overwhelming the delicate cookie beneath.
Think of them as maple shortbread meets snickerdoodle, with a hint of brown sugar depth and a whisper of vanilla. Perfect with coffee, tucked into lunchboxes, or gifted in a festive tin.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- 🍁 Uses real maple syrup—deep, complex flavor
- 🥄 Soft, chewy centers + lightly crisp edges
- ⏱️ Ready in 30 minutes (plus icing time)
- 💛 Naturally nostalgic and comforting
- 🍂 Perfect for fall, holidays, or “maple mood” days
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Makes ~24 cookies)
For the Cookies:
- ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A or B—not pancake syrup!)
- ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
