Description
These chewy maple cookies are bursting with sweet maple flavor and have a wonderfully soft, chewy texture. They are surprisingly easy to make and are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, especially during the fall season. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or a warm cup of tea!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and pure maple syrup until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chopped pecans or walnuts, if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra maple kick, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of maple extract to the dough.
- If you don’t have pure maple syrup, you can substitute with a good quality pancake syrup, but the flavor will be less intense.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a decorative touch, you can drizzle the cooled cookies with a simple maple glaze made from powdered sugar and a little maple syrup.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 2g