Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients and Equipment: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and pure maple syrup together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates a delicate texture and evenly blends the rich maple flavor.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth, enriching the dough and aiding in binding the ingredients.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Combine and Chill Dough: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to keep the cookies tender. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour to firm up for easier rolling and shaping.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a maple leaf-shaped cookie cutter for an authentic look or shape into rounds if necessary. Transfer cookies to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are set. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing cookies to crisp fully.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly: Firm dough is easier to cut into precise shapes, keeping edges sharp and neat.
- Use real maple syrup: Avoid imitation syrups to get the authentic, rich maple flavor in every bite.
- Don’t overbake: Cookies will crisp as they cool, so pull them out when centers are just set.
- Freshly grind spices: If adding cinnamon or nutmeg, fresh spices enhance aroma and taste far beyond pre-ground versions.
- Store properly: Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispiness longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour substitution)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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