Description
Indulge in these delightful Maple Cream Cookies, featuring a soft, chewy center with a rich maple flavor and a creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the Maple Cream Frosting:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and maple extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still soft. Do not overbake for a chewy cookie.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the Maple Cream Frosting: Cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, maple extract, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Once cookies are completely cool, frost them generously.
Notes
- For an extra maple kick, you can add a tablespoon of maple syrup to the cookie dough.
- Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Ensure all ingredients for the frosting are at room temperature for a smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT12M
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 2g