Maple Cinnamon Cookies
Maple Cinnamon Cookies are like a cozy, winter hug for your taste buds! These sweet treats are packed with the warm, comforting flavors of maple syrup and cinnamon, making every bite a delightful dance of sweetness and spice.
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 293kcal
Ingredients
Cookies - wet ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter - softened to room temp
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs - at room temp
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cookies - dry ingredients:
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the icing:
- 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 Tablespoon half and half
- 1 Tablespoon strong coffee
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
- chopped pecans - optional
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients. In the bowl of a large standing mixer, combine the butter and brown sugar, and whip until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Let the mixer run for a minute or so, or until everything is well combined.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add dry ingredients. Then add the dry ingredients - flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Mix again until just combined.3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Form cookie balls. Use a cookie scoop to form 20 equal-sized cookie dough balls. Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Bake cookies. Place six cookies (at a time) on a baking sheet, spacing them out evenly. Bake cookies in a preheated 350-degree oven for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until slightly browned on top. Let the cookies sit on the sheet pan for five minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the icing. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, half and half, vanilla, strong coffee, and powdered sugar. Use a spoon to mix well.2 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 3 Tablespoon half and half, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 Tablespoon strong coffee, 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
- Add icing to the cooled cookies. Use a spoon to spread the icing on the tops of the cookies. Sprinkle with some chopped pecans, if desired.chopped pecans
Notes
- Store the cookies in a single layer in an airtight container for up to four days.
- These cookies are also great stored in the refrigerator. They're delicious cold!
- Freeze these maple cookies for up to three months. It's best to store them before you add the glaze.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg