Description
Soft and chewy maple cookies topped with a buttery maple icing. These cozy treats are full of rich maple flavor and perfect for any time of year.
Ingredients
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
1 tbsp milk of choice
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp pure maple syrup (for icing)
1 tbsp milk of choice (for icing)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for icing)
Pinch of salt (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, place on the baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk or powdered sugar if needed.
- Drizzle or spoon the icing over cooled cookies and let it set before serving or storing.
Notes
Use pure maple syrup (Grade A dark or amber) for best flavor.
Add nutmeg or cloves for a spiced version.
Fold in chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
Use a gluten-free 1:1 flour blend for a gluten-free option.
Make vegan by using coconut oil and plant-based milk.
Double the icing for a thicker glaze and dip cookies instead of drizzling.
Store at room temperature up to 4 days, refrigerated up to 1 week, or freeze (without icing) for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg