Snowy Day Maple Chocolate Chip (Print Version)
Chewy chocolate chip treats with maple syrup and winter spices, perfect for cozy, chilly days.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
09 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
12 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Maple syrup creates an incredibly chewy center that stays soft for days
- The cinnamon warms up the chocolate in a way regular cookies never achieve
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy, pull them out when they look slightly underdone
- Real maple syrup creates a softer dough so chill it 10 minutes if it feels too sticky
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix together more evenly
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies