Sugar Maple Cookies Recipe
These Sugar Maple Cookies are a delightful treat combining the rich flavors of maple syrup with a soft, chewy texture. Perfectly sweetened with brown and granulated sugars and enhanced with vanilla, these cookies offer a cozy bake that’s easy to prepare and sure to satisfy your dessert cravings.
- Author: Sienna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, then add the maple syrup and vanilla extract, mixing until all wet ingredients are thoroughly combined with the creamed butter and sugars.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden while the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely, which helps them set and prevents sogginess.
Notes
- For a stronger maple flavor, consider using pure maple syrup rather than syrup substitute.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to maintain a tender cookie.
- These cookies are best enjoyed within a few days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Optional: Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for added texture and flavor.
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