Sweet Maple Cookies with Maple Frosting
These soft, cake-like cookies are infused with maple extract and finished with a quick-setting, buttery brown sugar and maple syrup icing.
Maple Cookies with Maple Icing
Ingredients
Cookies
- Large eggs – 3
- Butter, softened – 1 cup
- Granulated sugar – 2 cups
- Buttermilk – 1 cup
- Maple extract – 1 tsp
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Baking soda – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Baking powder – 1 tsp
- All-purpose flour – 4 1/2 cups
Maple Icing
- Unsalted butter – 1/2 cup
- Milk – 1/4 cup
- Brown sugar – 1 cup
- Maple syrup – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – a pinch
- Confectioners’ sugar – 2 cups
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. On low speed, gradually blend in the buttermilk. Mix in the maple extract, vanilla, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until fully incorporated.
Step 2: Finish Dough and Bake
Slowly add half of the flour, mixing well, then gradually add the remaining flour until a smooth dough forms. Drop cookie-sized scoops onto the prepared tray, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake 6–8 minutes, until the edges are just golden. Let cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 3: Make the Icing
In a pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, stirring constantly. Stir in the milk, maple syrup, and salt. Remove from heat and let cool 10–15 minutes. Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Add a little milk, one drop at a time, if the icing is too thick.
Step 4: Frost and Store
Quickly spread the icing over the cooled cookies, as it sets fast. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve. Enjoy!
