Print
Description
Soft and chewy maple cookies bursting with the warm, comforting flavor of maple syrup and a hint of cinnamon. These cookies are perfect for fall gatherings or a sweet homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the maple syrup until the dough is smooth. If using nuts, fold them in now.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger maple flavor, you can use maple extract in addition to maple syrup.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you prefer thicker cookies.
- These cookies can be decorated with a simple maple glaze or dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Maple Cookies, Maple Syrup Cookies, Maple Spice Cookies, Soft Maple Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Fall Cookies, Easy Cookies, Dessert Recipes