Description
Enjoy these soft and chewy Maple Cookies, bursting with rich maple flavor and enhanced with nuts and a light dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for any occasion, they are a delightful treat that can be stored at room temperature or frozen for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon maple extract (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and maple extract (if using) to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat on low speed until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. If adding nuts, fold them in at this stage.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop out portions of the chilled dough and roll them into balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Gently flatten each cookie ball with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar if desired.
- For extra maple flavor, drizzle additional maple syrup or a simple maple glaze over the cookies.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- For a richer maple flavor, consider using both maple syrup and maple extract.
- Feel free to substitute the nuts with chocolate chips or leave them out entirely for a nut-free version.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes