My kids begged for more, and I don’t blame them. These cookies are addictively good!

Indulge in the sweet and nostalgic flavors of Maple Cookies with Maple Icing, featuring simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, and maple extract. Perfect for the holidays, these soft, fluffy cookies are topped with a rich maple icing for a delightful treat.

A Taste of Nostalgia

As a child, I always looked forward to the holidays, not just for the presents, but for my grandmother’s Maple Cookies with Maple Icing. These cookies were a staple at our family gatherings. Every year, as the first snowflakes fell, my grandmother would pull out her old, worn recipe book, and together, we’d bake these heavenly cookies. The kitchen filled with laughter, the scent of maple, and the warmth of shared memories. Today, every bite takes me back to those precious moments, and I’m thrilled to share this cherished recipe with you.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

For the Icing:

Preparation of Cookies:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
4. Add Buttermilk: Gradually add the buttermilk while continuing to mix at a low speed.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: Mix in the salt, vanilla extract, maple extract, baking soda, and baking powder.
6. Form the Dough: Gradually incorporate half of the flour into the mixture, mix well, then add the remaining flour until a consistent dough forms.
7. Drop the Dough: Using a spoon, drop approximately two-tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
8. Bake: Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. The cookies should retain a pale color; avoid overbaking.
9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparation of Icing:

1. Melt the Butter and Sugar: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, bringing the mixture to a boil for two minutes while whisking continuously.
2. Add Liquids and Salt: Add the milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil again for one minute, continuing to whisk.
3. Cool: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes.
4. Mix the Icing: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, whisking until it reaches a glue-like consistency. If the icing is too thick, add milk, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve the desired consistency.
5. Ice the Cookies: Spread the icing over the cooled cookies quickly, as it will thicken upon cooling. Add additional milk if necessary to maintain a spreadable consistency.
6. Set the Icing: Allow the icing to set before storing the cookies in a covered container.

Enjoy these delightful Maple Cookies with Maple Icing, a sweet treat that brings a touch of nostalgic warmth to any occasion!