Frosted Maple Dream Cookies (Print Version)

Sweet maple sugar cookies with smooth frosting for a delightful, flavorful treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Maple Frosting

09 - 2 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
12 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
03 - Add egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness; cut into desired shapes.
07 - Place cut cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and spreadable.
10 - Spread maple frosting evenly over cooled cookies and allow to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The maple flavor is deeply sophisticated yet comforting—it tastes like autumn captured in cookie form, and people always ask for your secret
  • These stay soft for days thanks to the maple syrup keeping them wonderfully moist, so you can actually enjoy them throughout the week instead of watching them harden
  • The frosting is silky and not too sweet, letting the maple shine through without that cloying feeling from overly sugary cookies
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable—this is the difference between cookies that feel like little clouds and ones that feel like hockey pucks
  • Don't overbake them, even if the centers look slightly underdone when you pull them out. They firm up as they cool and stay tender for days
  • The chilling step isn't optional; it prevents spreading and deepens the flavor, making everything better
03 -
  • Use an ice cream scoop or cookie dough scoop to portion uniform-sized cookies—they'll all bake at the same rate and look gorgeous when plated together
  • If your frosting seems too soft, chill it for 10 minutes, and it'll stiffen just enough to apply smoothly without losing its creamy quality

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