Soft Chewy Maple Cookies (Printable Version)
Tender and chewy maple cookies with a smooth, sweet glaze for a cozy treat.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dough
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170 g unsalted butter, softened
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200 g light brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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5 ml vanilla extract
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60 ml pure maple syrup (Grade A recommended)
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250 g all-purpose flour
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8 g cornstarch
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2.5 ml baking soda
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2.5 ml salt
→ Maple Glaze
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180 g powdered sugar
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30 ml pure maple syrup
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15 g melted butter
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5–30 ml milk, as needed for consistency
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Pinch of salt
# Guide to Cooking:
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Using a hand or stand mixer, cream the softened butter with the brown sugar for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, mixing until smooth and fully combined.
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Whisk the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight to reduce spreading and develop flavour.
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Set the oven temperature to 175°C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Scoop approximately 22 g (1½ tablespoons) of chilled dough, roll into balls, and place them 5 cm apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers appear slightly underbaked. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
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Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Start with 15 ml of milk, adding more gradually until the glaze is smooth and spreadable but not runny.
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Spoon the glaze over the cooled cookies focusing on the center and allowing it to spread naturally. Let the glaze set at room temperature for 30 minutes, or chill briefly until firm.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Chilling the dough is essential to prevent excess spreading and to enhance flavor depth.
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Use high-quality Grade A maple syrup for optimal taste.
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Adjust milk quantity in the glaze to achieve the desired consistency.