Description
These delightful cinnamon maple cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm, comforting flavors. Perfect for any occasion, they’re quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling (optional)
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the maple syrup, then the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using granulated sugar for rolling, place it in a shallow dish. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls.
- (Optional) Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar.
- Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft.
- (Optional) Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These cookies can be frozen before baking. Place dough balls on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a minute or two to the baking time.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT12M
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg