Maple Cookies

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These Maple Cookies have crispy edges, chewy centers and a rich maple flavor. Topped with a delicious maple glaze, they’re the perfect fall cookie!

a maple cookie with maple glaze

These maple cookies are the perfect autumn cookie for those who want to bake something seasonally appropriate that isn’t pumpkin spice.

Seriously, maple is such a cozy and nostalgic flavor, and these maple cookies have chewy edges with soft centers and a rich maple flavor that comes from both pure maple syrup & maple extract.

Drizzle or dip them in maple glaze for a bakery-quality treat that will impress all the fall aficionados in your life.

a maple cookie with maple glaze and a bite taken out of it

Maple Cookies Ingredients & Substitutions

labeled ingredients in this Maple Cookies recipe
  • Salted Butter. Unsalted butter or vegan butter sticks (like Earth’s Balance) are good substitutes.
  • Granulated sugar. I recommend using organic cane sugar or regular white sugar.
  • Light brown sugar.  Dark brown sugar works well and imparts a stronger molasses taste.
  • Maple extract. There are no substitutions for maple extract.
  • Maple syrup. please only use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
  • All-purpose flour. For a gluten-free version use 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour.
  • Fine sea salt. Use fine (not coarse) sea salt. If using iodized table salt, decrease the amount by half. 
  • Heavy cream. whole milk works in place of heavy cream.
a stack of 6 Maple Cookies, the tope one has a bite taken out of it

How to Make Maple Cookies

Let’s walk through this maple cookies recipe step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video. Note: the dough has to chill for at least two hours before baking, so be sure to factor that into your prep time. You can chill it overnight!

Begin by combining the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and sea salt in a medium bowl, then set it aside.

two photos showing mixing together dry ingredients to make Maple Cookies

Then, beat the butter, white sugar and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy โ€“ about 1 minute. You can do this either in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand-held mixer,

two photos showing beating butter and sugar together to make Maple Cookies

Next, add the maple syrup, maple extract, egg and vanilla and beat until combined.

two photos showing how to make Maple Cookies - adding maple syrup, vanilla, maple extract and egg

Then, add the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed until incorporated.

Transfer the dough to an airtight container and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

two photos showing how to make Maple Cookies - combining wet and dry ingredients

After the dough has chilled for at least 2 hours, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper, set aside.

Use a 1 ยฝ Tablespoon cookie scoop to measure out portions of dough, roll them into balls and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is used.

9 Maple Cookie dough balls on a baking sheet before baking

Then, bake the maple cookies in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the cookies begin to puff, the tops look set and they may crack slightly.

9 Maple Cookies on a baking sheet after baking

Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, transfer the maple cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

9 Maple Cookies  on a wire cooling rack

Make the Maple Glaze

Once the maple cookies are cooled, make the glaze! It’s so simple, just whisk the maple syrup, 1 Tablespoon cream, vanilla and maple extract together in a small bowl.

two photos showing how to make maple glaze for maple cookies

Then, whisk in the powdered sugar and a pinch of salt. Add more cream, ยฝ Tablespoon at a time until you reach a thick and pourable consistency.

two photos showing how to make maple glaze for Maple Cookies

Then, drizzle the glaze over cooled maple cookies. Let it harden at room temperature for about 1 hour, or in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

7 Maple Cookies with maple glaze

Serve

Serve the cookies at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.

4 Maple Cookies  with maple glaze

Store

Once cooled, store these maple syrup cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.

a stack of 5 Maple Cookies with maple glaze, the top one has a bite taken out of it

Freeze

You can freeze these maple cookies two ways: 

  • Freeze the dough before baking.  Portion out the dough and roll it into balls. Then place it on a baking sheet and flash-freeze the balls until hardened. Once hardened, transfer to an airtight container until youโ€™re ready to bake.
    • To bake: remove the dough from the freezer and let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for 1-2 hours before baking according to the recipe instructions. 
  • Freeze baked cookies. To freeze baked cookies, let them cool to room temperature. Then store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 mont
    • To thaw: let the cookies sit at room temperature until thawed. You can also warm them in the oven set to 250 degrees F, in a baking dish covered with foil (or a lid) until warmed through. 
two Maple Cookies with maple glaze, one with a bite taken out of it

Maple Cookies Recipe FAQS

What are maple cookies made of?

They have all the typical cookie ingredients (flour, sugar, brown sugar, butter, etc.) with the addition of pure maple syrup and maple extract!

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, double the ingredients to make 36 cookies.

Do I have to use the glaze?

The glaze is not necessary, but it is absolutely delicious and I highly recommend using it.

a stack of 5 Maple Cookies with maple glaze, the top one has a bite taken out of it

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Maple Cookies Recipe

Laura
These Maple Cookies have crispy edges, chewy centers and a rich maple flavor. Topped with a delicious maple glaze, they're the perfect fall cookie!
5 from 1 vote
Course cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 178
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Cooling1 hour
Total Time1 hour 27 minutes

Ingredients 
 

Maple Glaze

Instructions 

Make the dough

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and sea salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand-held mixer, beat the butter, white sugar and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy โ€“ about 1 minute.
  • Add maple syrup, maple extract, egg and vanilla and beat until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed until incorporated.
  • Transfer dough to an airtight container and chill for at least 2 hours.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper, set aside.
  • Use a 1 ยฝ TBS cookie scoop to measure out portions of dough, roll them into balls and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is used.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the cookies begin to puff, the tops look set and they may crack slightly.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Glaze

  • Whisk maple syrup, 1 TBS cream, vanilla and maple extract together in a small bowl.
  • Whisk in powdered sugar and a pinch of salt. Add more cream, ยฝ TBS at a time until you reach a thick and pourable consistency.
  • Drizzle over cooled cookies.
  • Let harden and serve

Video

Notes

*Nutrition information calculated with the glaze.ย 
Ingredient Substitution Notes
  • Salted Butter.ย Unsalted butter or vegan butter sticks (like Earth’s Balance) are good substitutes.
  • Granulated sugar.ย I recommend using organic cane sugar or regular white sugar.
  • Light brown sugar.ย ย Dark brown sugar works well too, and imparts a stronger molasses taste.
  • Maple extract. There are no substitutions for maple extract.
  • Maple syrup. please only use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
  • All-purpose flour.ย For a gluten-free version use 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour.
  • Fine sea salt.ย Use fine (not coarse) sea salt. If using iodized table salt, decrease the amount by half.ย 
  • Heavy cream. whole milk works in place of heavy cream.
How to Store Maple Cookies
Once cooled, store these maple syrup cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.
How To Freeze
Freeze the dough before baking.ย  Portion out the dough and roll it into balls. Then place it on a baking sheet and flash-freeze the balls until hardened. Once hardened, transfer to an airtight container until youโ€™re ready to bake.
  • To bake:ย remove the dough from the freezer and let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for 1-2 hours before baking according to the recipe instructions.ย 
Freeze baked cookies.ย To freeze baked cookies, let them cool to room temperature. Then store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 mont
  • To thaw:ย let the cookies sit at room temperature until thawed. You can also warm them in the oven set to 250 degrees F, in a baking dish covered with foil (or a lid) until warmed through.ย 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. 5 stars
    Delicious!! And the glaze is amazing. We had leftover so we actually scooped some onto the cookie and it was guilty pleasure heaven! Whole family approved!