Spiced Maple Butter Cookies
Warm, delightful treats that combine the rich flavors of maple and spices, perfect for pairing with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free cookies.
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon Can add more for an extra kick.
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Icing Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter For icing.
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup For icing.
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar For icing.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the pure maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
Icing
- While the cookies cool, prepare the icing by whisking together the unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To freeze, place in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw before enjoying. Consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough for variations.