Maple Glazed Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies topped with rich maple glaze for an irresistible twist on the classic American treat.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Cookie Components
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
→ Maple Glaze
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
12 - 1-2 tablespoons milk as needed
13 - Pinch of salt
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
09 - Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Add milk gradually until smooth and pourable.
11 - Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies. Let set for 15 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The maple glaze transforms an ordinary chocolate chip cookie into something that feels like a hug
- That chewy center and crisp edge ratio took dozens of batches to perfect
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- Warm cookies cause glaze to melt right off, so patience here is nonnegotiable
- The glaze thickens as it sits, so work quickly once it reaches the right consistency
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- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen runs warm, this prevents cookies from spreading too thin
- A flaky sea salt sprinkle on top of the wet glaze creates that professional bakery look and taste