Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
Delight your taste buds with these soft and sweet Maple Cookies, topped with a rich Maple Icing. The perfect blend of buttery goodness and maple sweetness makes these cookies irresistible. Here’s how you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious treats!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons maple extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Icing:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- A pinch of salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
Preparation of Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Gradually add the buttermilk while continuing to mix at a low speed.
- Combine the salt, vanilla extract, maple extract, baking soda, and baking powder, and mix into the batter.
- Gradually incorporate the flour into the mixture in two batches, mixing until a consistent dough is formed.
- Using a spoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, about two tablespoons per cookie, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, keeping an eye on them to ensure they do not overbake. Cookies should remain pale.
- After baking, cool the cookies on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparation of Icing:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, bringing it to a boil for two minutes while whisking continuously.
- Add the milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt, bringing the mixture to a boil again for one minute.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, whisking until it reaches a glue-like consistency. Adjust with milk if the icing is too thick.
- Spread the icing over the cooled cookies quickly before it thickens. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
- Allow the icing to set before storing the cookies in a covered container.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Calories: 220 kcal per cookie
- Servings: 24 cookies
These Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are not just a treat to your palate but also a delightful addition to any gathering. Enjoy baking and indulging in the sweet essence of maple!
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Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Description
The combination of sweet maple and the buttery texture of these cookies creates a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. The icing adds an extra layer of sweetness and a beautiful finish to these already scrumptious cookies.
These Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are a must-try for anyone who loves the rich flavor of maple syrup. They are easy to make, and the result is a batch of cookies that are soft, chewy, and full of flavor. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons maple extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Icing:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
A pinch of salt
2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation of Cookies:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the eggs to the mixture, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Gradually add the buttermilk to the mixture while continuing to mix at a low speed.
Combine the salt, vanilla extract, maple extract, baking soda, and baking powder, and mix into the batter.
Gradually incorporate half of the flour into the mixture, ensuring it is well mixed, then add the remaining flour and continue to mix until a consistent dough is formed.
Using a spoon, drop approximately two-tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. The cookies should retain a pale color; be cautious not to overbake.
After baking, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparation of Icing:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, bringing the mixture to a boil for two minutes while whisking continuously.
Add the milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan, and bring the mixture to a boil again for one minute, continuing to whisk.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, whisking until it reaches a glue-like consistency. If the icing is too thick, add milk, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve the desired consistency.
Spread the icing over the cooled cookies quickly, as it will thicken upon cooling. If necessary, add additional milk to maintain a spreadable consistency.
Allow the icing to set before storing the cookies in a covered container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal