Description
Sweet, chewy, and packed with real maple flavor, these nostalgic maple cookies bring comfort and warmth to every bite—perfect for any season or occasion.
Ingredients
2 cups All-purpose flour
1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
1/2 cup Pure maple syrup
1/4 cup Brown sugar
1 large Egg
1 tsp Vanilla bean
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking trays with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Add the egg and vanilla, mix until fully combined.
4. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
5. Combine dry ingredients with wet, stir until just mixed.
6. Scoop dough onto trays with 2-inch spacing.
7. Optional: Chill dough for 30 minutes.
8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
9. Cool for 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to wire rack.
10. Optional: Lightly flatten dough before baking for soft centers.
Notes
Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup, for authentic flavor.
Add chopped pecans or white chocolate for a twist.
Substitute with oat or almond flour for variation.
Use coconut oil and a flax egg for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: maple cookies, fall dessert, homemade cookies, maple syrup