Maple Cookies – Buttery and Delicious
These buttery Maple Cookies are soft, tender, and packed with warm maple flavor. Made with real maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla, they’re an easy homemade cookie perfect for fall, holidays, cookie exchanges, or enjoying with coffee and tea.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon maple extract optional
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth, creamy, and slightly fluffy.
- Add the Maple Flavor: Add the maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and maple extract if using. Beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until the flour is incorporated. Gently fold in the chopped pecans if using. Do not overmix.
- Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack and let them cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best maple flavor.
- Room-temperature butter helps create a smooth and evenly mixed dough.
- For stronger maple flavor, use maple extract in addition to maple syrup.
- Don't overbake the cookies. The centers should look slightly soft when they come out of the oven.
- Chopped pecans are optional but add a delicious nutty crunch.
- Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container.
- For an extra-special finish, drizzle cooled cookies with a simple maple glaze.