Description
Maple cookies from Canada deliver a sweet symphony of pure maple flavor. Creamy maple icing crowns these delicate treats, inviting you to savor a delightful taste of Canadian wilderness in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Leavening and Flavoring Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons maple extract
Icing Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup milk (59 milliliters)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whip butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until the mixture transforms into a cloud-like, airy texture.
- Introduce eggs individually, blending thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth base.
- Gently stream buttermilk into the mixture while stirring at low speed to maintain the batter’s delicate consistency.
- Combine salt, vanilla extract, maple extract, baking soda, and baking powder, folding them into the developing batter.
- Gradually fold flour into the mixture in two stages, mixing until a uniform dough emerges.
- Deposit rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing them generously to allow room for spreading.
- Slide the sheet into the oven, monitoring cookies closely for 6-8 minutes; they should remain pale and delicate.
- Allow cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Maple Icing:
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar, whisking vigorously while bringing to a rolling boil for two minutes.
- Incorporate milk, maple syrup, and a hint of salt, continuing to boil and stir for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture rest and cool for approximately 15 minutes.
- Slowly integrate powdered sugar, whisking until the icing reaches a smooth, adhesive-like consistency.
- Adjust the icing’s texture with additional milk if it appears too dense.
- Swiftly spread the icing over completely cooled cookies before it begins to set.
- Allow the icing to solidify completely before storing cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
- Softly bake cookies at a lower temperature to maintain their pale, tender texture without browning too quickly.
- Cream butter and sugar thoroughly to create a light, fluffy base that ensures soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent cookie dough.
- Whisk maple icing continuously while cooking to prevent burning and achieve a silky, glossy finish.
- Cool cookies completely before icing to prevent melting and ensure the glaze sets properly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their moisture and preserve the delicate maple flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 233
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg