Maple Cookies

Maple cookies are an update sugar cookies with the deep flavor of maple syrup within each bite.

I’m sharing this maple cookie recipe and you’ll find these are “moreish”– it is nearly impossible to eat only one. Or two. Or three. You’ll want more! Stacked up like pancakes, this tower of maple syrup cookies offers a crispy bite and a homey maple syrup flavor that you’re sure to enjoy.

Maple syrup has a way of deepening flavor in baked goods. Try this maple apple crisp recipe which pairs maple syrup with apples– a perfect combo! Baking maple oatmeal bread is another way to enjoy that maple flavor! Or for a quick snack or gift from your kitchen, you could make these maple candied pecans.

What ingredients are in this maple cookie recipe?

• Maple syrup
• flour, salt
• granulated sugar, brown sugar
• butter
• egg yolk

How do you make maple cookies?

1. Combine the flour and salt then set aside.
2. In a separate large mixing bowl beat the butter and sugars until fluffy with an electric mixer.
3. Add in the maple syrup and the egg. Beat until well combined.
4. Fold in the flour mixture.
5. Refrigerate the dough for one hour.
6. Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to make maple leaf shapes OR make small balls of dough instead.
7. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 325 for 15 minutes.

Cookie Shapes– leaves or circles?

The original recipe from Martha Stewart called for these to be cut into maple leaf shapes but I found that even with taking time to chill the dough in between each step, the cookies spread quite a bit while baking.

Circular shapes were an easy solution and they turned out nicely. Circles are a forgiving shape when it comes to cut-out cookies– honestly, if a small circle is good, isn’t a larger cookie even better? In my book, yes!

It’s optional to brush the baked cookies with more maple syrup and top with a sprinkling of sugar which creates a sweet maple glaze. I thought they were sweet enough as is but give both a try.

If you are celebrating Canada Day on July 1st, then of course, go ahead and make these maple leaf cookies using a maple leaf cookie cutter. Tag me on Instagram so I can see your creations @abakershouse. 

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Why add an egg yolk to the cookies?

You’ll notice that this recipe calls for an egg yolk rather than an entire egg. Why? 

The answer lies in the science of baking. 

Egg yolks tend to add moisture and chewiness to cookies. The fat in an egg resides in the yolk so baking with egg yolk lends a richness and flavor to the dough whether it is cookies or a cake. The baking concept is the same. 

Egg whites create structure (think of how an egg white based cookie like this macaron or a meringue has a stiff batter and the cookie holds its shape). Egg whites may also dry out a cookie– there is no moisture left in a baked meringue dessert like pavlova!

So here we add the egg yolk and leave the egg white out to develop a chewy texture. The single egg yolk is likely what contributes to this cookie spreading a bit while baking. You could counterbalance that spreading by refrigerating or freezing the dough before baking.

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Yield: 4 dozen

Maple Cookies

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Maple cookies are a basic sugar cookie dressed up with maple flavors using maple syrup. Just enough of a twist to made them stand out. Baking with maple is great for the fall season or year round.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light-brown sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 3/4 cup maple syrup (preferably grade A)
• Vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1/3 cup sanding sugar

Instructions

1. Combine the flour and salt. Set aside.
2. Beat the butter and both sugars together. Add the egg and maple syrup. Beat to combine.
3. Fold in the dry ingredients. Form a ball of dough and refrigerate for one hour.
4. Pinch off small bits (about a tablespoon each) and make balls. Roll in the sanding sugar then place on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
5. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes.

Notes

Original recipe found on Martha Stewart's site here.

Recommended Products

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  Coombs Family Farms Maple Syrup, Organic, Grade A, Dark Color, Robust Taste, 32 Ounce Jug
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  Ann Clark Maple Leaf Cookie Cutter - 3 Inches - Tin Plated Steel

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

48

Serving Size:

1 cookie
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 101Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 26mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g

This data is provided by Nutritionix and is an estimate only.

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Holly Baker

Holly Baker started the food blog, A Baker’s House, in 2011. She is the writer, recipe creator, and photographer for the site. Holly loves to bake and shares recipes for gluten free food, canning recipes, as well as traditional desserts too. Her recipes and food photography have been highlighted by BuzzFeed, Reader’s Digest, and She Knows.