Maple Spice Cookies

The Coronavirus has brought about many negative impacts, but it has also allowed many to pursue their interests. I have always enjoyed baking, and thanks to quarantine last spring, I had time to augment my knowledge and develop my skills. Eventually, baking led to a love of food styling, recipe development, and the creation of an Instagram account devoted to my and Brynn Langan’s baking (@bigc_and_lilb_bakes). The following recipe, Maple Spice Cookies, is one of my creations. These sweet and simple cookies are a perfect fall and winter treat with just the right blend of spices. Enjoy! 

Note: This recipe can be made with a Stand or Hand mixer. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract                                                                     
  • ½ cup maple syrup                           
  • 1 egg
  • 2 ¾ cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • A pinch of black pepper (optional)
  • ¼ tsp of the following:  nutmeg, cloves, allspice, ginger

Ingredients for Icing:

⅔ cup icing/powdered sugar

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 pinch salt

1-2 tbsp milk

⅛ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1.  Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices together in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Cream butter for 1- 3 minutes or until white and fluffy. Add sugar,  maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add egg and mix until incorporated,
  3. Add flour mixture in intervals until dough is formed. Make sure not to overmix the dough. Chill dough for 10 min.
  4. Use a small cookie scoop or a spoon to make 2- 3 tablespoon-sized balls. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes        
  5. To make the glaze: whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, salt, and cinnamon together            
  6. Use  a spoon to drizzle the icing onto completely cooled cookies      

Cecilia Ashenuga ‘24, Contributing Writer

24cashenuga@montroseschool.org