Soft & Chewy Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
The Perfect Fall Cookie You’ll Crave Year-Round!
These maple cookies with maple glaze are the very definition of cozy comfort. Soft, buttery, and infused with rich maple flavor, they’re the kind of cookies that disappear faster than you can cool them. Topped with a silky, homemade maple icing that sets perfectly, these cookies are a fall and holiday must-have.
Whether you're looking for the best homemade fall cookies, the perfect maple dessert, or just a new favorite to wow your guests, these treats deliver every time.
Why You'll Love These Cookies
- Soft and chewy texture
- Naturally flavored with real maple syrup
- Easy to bake with pantry staples
- Perfect for gifting, holiday trays, or cozy nights in
- Optional maple extract for bakery-level flavor boost
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
For the Maple Icing:
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp maple extract (optional)
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack
- Small saucepan
Instructions
Make the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Make the Maple Icing:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in maple syrup, bring to a gentle boil, and remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together the syrup mixture and powdered sugar until smooth. Add maple extract for extra flavor if desired.
- Once cookies are fully cool, dip or spoon glaze over the tops.
- Let the icing set completely before storing or serving.
Pro Tips & Variations
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Use grade A amber maple syrup for rich flavor.
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Add chopped pecans for texture and a nutty twist.
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Don’t skip chilling the dough if you prefer thicker cookies.
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Double the icing if you like extra glaze on top!
Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in maple syrup, egg, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets. Bake 9–11 minutes.
- Cool on wire rack before icing.
- Melt butter and mix with maple syrup. Bring to boil and remove from heat.
- Whisk in powdered sugar and maple extract until smooth.
- Drizzle or dip cookies once cooled. Let icing set before serving.
Notes
- Cookies can be frozen, glazed or unglazed, for up to 3 months.
These easy maple cookies are everything you love about fall baking: cozy, chewy, and full of rich, buttery maple flavor. Whether you're looking to impress guests at a fall gathering, pack up a few for gifting, or just treat yourself to something special, these are the cookies to make.
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