Fireplace Treat Maple Dream Chocolate (Print Version)

A decadent blend of maple syrup and chocolate chips for a warm, comforting delight.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
05 - Gradually blend the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
06 - Fold in semisweet chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The maple syrup adds a deep, caramel-like sweetness that makes these cookies taste like a hug.
  • They bake up with crisp edges and soft, chewy centers that stay tender for days.
  • The dough comes together in one bowl with no fuss, so you can have warm cookies in under half an hour.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the butter, cold butter won't cream properly and your cookies will spread unevenly.
  • If the dough feels too soft or sticky, chill it for 20 minutes before scooping, it makes thicker, chewier cookies.
  • Use pure maple syrup, not imitation, or the flavor will taste artificial and flat.
03 -
  • Press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each dough ball right before baking, it makes them look bakery-perfect.
  • If your cookies spread too much, your butter was too warm or your dough needed a chill, try refrigerating the dough next time.
  • For extra chewy cookies, pull them from the oven when the centers still look slightly underdone, they will finish cooking on the pan.

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