Description
Maple lovers rejoice with these irresistible maple delight cookies, a Canadian-inspired treat that marries rich maple flavor with buttery sweetness. Crisp edges and a luscious maple glaze promise a delectable experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons maple extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Maple Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a pristine surface for cookie preparation.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously cream butter and sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next, creating a smooth and uniform base.
- Gently fold in buttermilk, then introduce salt, vanilla extract, maple extract, baking soda, and baking powder, stirring until perfectly integrated.
- Gradually introduce flour in two stages, mixing thoroughly after each addition until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Carefully drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining generous spacing between each cookie.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, baking for 6-8 minutes until edges are delicately golden and centers appear set.
- Let cookies rest momentarily on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Craft the maple glaze by melting butter and brown sugar in a saucepan, whisking until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Continue boiling for two minutes, then introduce milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt, bringing the mixture back to a vigorous boil.
- Remove from heat and allow the glaze to cool for approximately 15 minutes, giving it time to slightly thicken.
- Slowly whisk powdered sugar into the cooled mixture, adjusting consistency with milk if needed to achieve a smooth, spreadable glaze.
- Once cookies have completely cooled, generously drizzle and spread the maple glaze over each cookie, creating an irresistible finishing touch.
Notes
- Precision matters when measuring maple extract to ensure the perfect balance of sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Room temperature ingredients guarantee a smoother, more uniform cookie dough that blends effortlessly.
- Timing is crucial during baking – watch closely to prevent overcooking, which can dry out these delicate maple cookies.
- The glaze works best when applied to completely cooled cookies to achieve a smooth, glossy finish.
- Storing these cookies in an airtight container helps maintain their soft texture and rich maple flavor for several days.
- Use fresh, high-quality maple extract and pure maple syrup for the most authentic and robust maple taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg