Description

These cookies are one of my favorites as I’m personally in love with both maple syrup & chewy cookies.

The maple cream cheese frosting, well, it takes these cookies to another level of luxuriousness!

While amazing anytime of the year, maple just feels cozy & warm like the holidays. Make these for one of your holiday celebrations. They’ll be a hit!

Active Time: 25 min.

Total Time: 35 min.

Servings : 22 cookies

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon maple extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour

Maple cream cheese frosting: 

*Note: This recipe makes about 2 cups frosting. WAY more than needed to frost your cookies. Make it all & keep in fridge for other uses over the next 7-10 days, or cut the recipe in half.
4 oz cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 – 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Tiny pinch salt

Roadmap:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: baking soda, baking powder, salt and all purpose flour & set aside.
2. Using a handheld mixer & a large bowl or a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Add the egg and beat until well incorporated.
4. Add the maple syrup and maple extract and beat together until fully combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
5. Add dry ingredients in 2 batches, on low speed, just until combined and no more white streaks remain.
6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill the dough for 15 minutes.
7. While the dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
8. Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, or 2 level tablespoons, place cookie dough scoops 2 inches apart, on prepared cookie sheets.
9. Bake cookies on center rack for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown and centers are set.
10. Let cool 5 minutes on pan and then remove to wire rack or place parchment directly on countertop, to cool completely.

As cookies are cooling, make the frosting.

Maple Cream cheese Frosting:

1. Using a hand mixer or a wire whisk & rubber spatula, beat together cream cheese, vanilla extract and butter.
2. Add powdered sugar (½ cup at a time) until you reach the desired consistency and sweetness.
3. Add the maple syrup, cinnamon & salt to the frosting and mix.
4. Taste for sweetness and the potency of the maple flavor. If you want the maple stronger, add more syrup combine with mixer or rubber spatula.
5. Once cookies have cooled, spread a nice layer of frosting on top with a butter knife or offset spatula. If frosting another time, place it in refrigerator. Allow frosting to come to room temperature before applying.

These cookies stay well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer in zip bags or containers for 3 months.

It’s best to freeze these cookies without frosting.

The frosting can last up to 7-10 days in the refrigerator, as long as it’s in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature & whip again to fluff before spreading.