If you love the warm, comforting taste of maple, these Maple Cookies with Maple Icing are about to become a favorite. The cookies are tender and buttery with a delicate maple flavor, then finished with a sweet maple icing that melts into every little bite.
They're perfect for fall baking, holiday cookie trays, afternoon coffee, or simply satisfying a craving for something homemade and cozy. Best of all, you don't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients to make them.
Why You'll Love These Maple Cookies
These cookies have everything you want in an easy homemade treat:
- Soft, tender centers
- Buttery, lightly crisp edges
- Rich maple flavor
- Sweet homemade maple icing
- Simple ingredients
- Wonderful for holiday baking
- Easy to prepare ahead of time
The icing is what really makes them special. A simple maple glaze adds another layer of flavor without overwhelming the cookie itself.
Ingredients
For the Maple Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
For the Maple Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the best maple flavor, use real maple syrup rather than pancake syrup.
How to Make Maple Cookies
1. Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
This prevents the cookies from sticking and makes cleanup easier.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars
