When it comes to classic holiday treats, maple sugar cookies stand out as a timeless favorite. With their golden-brown edges, chewy texture, and distinctively sweet maple flavor, these cookies evoke memories of cozy winter gatherings and the warmth of the holiday season. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect maple sugar cookies, ensuring that your holiday baking is a success.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
MAPLE SUGAR COOKIES
This recipe is requested by friends and family every time I'm asked to bring cookies for an event. Folks enjoy the subtle maple flavor in this crisp cookie.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MAPLE LEAF SUGAR COOKIES
Perfect for Fall. Cookies to make between Halloween and Thanksgiving. I use my Maple Leaf cookie cutters, and even make a few with my Oak Leaf cutter. I believe the secret to this recipe is to use pure maple syrup. I count chilling time in with the prep time.
Provided by Sweetiebarbara
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 96 cookies, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Measure 3 cups of sifted flour and salt into sifter.
- Set aside. (I put the sifter on the flour tin lid, so I won't loose the flour that comes through before I sift into the other ingredients.).
- Beat softened butter and the two sugars until light and creamy. (medium high speed on electric mixer).
- Reduce speed and add egg yolk until well blended.
- Add 1/2 cup maple syrup and mix until blended.
- Remove beaters and now use a wooden spoon.
- Slowly sift flour into bowl mixing with wooden spoon, until just well blended.
- Divide dough into thirds and make each 1/3 into a flat disc.
- Place on sheets of floured wax paper, with well floured hands.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight to thoroughly chill dough.
- Take discs from refrigerator and roll out to 1/8" to 1/4" thickness, and put in freezer to firm for about 15 minutes. (this makes it easier to handle the cut cookies).
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Line cookie sheets with foil and spray lightly with vegetable cooking spray.
- Cut cookies from chilled dough and bake for 10-15 minutes, depending on thickness of cookie.
- Move cookies to wire rack and brush with maple syrup (this is the other 1/2 cup of syrup) and sprinkle with sanding sugar. (I use red, yellow, and green sanding sugars, although the white is lovely too.).
- Place in tin or serving plate when cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 54.9, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 13.8, Protein 1.2
AUTUMN MAPLE SUGAR COOKIES
These cookies have the sweetest hint of maple flavor, with a delectable sugar cookie-esque base. Not too hard and not too cakey. Delicious! Perfect for the fall season (or anytime for that matter!)
Provided by s. anne
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 15m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, cream sugars and butter together.
- Add egg and vanilla and maple extracts and mix well.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and spices. Gradually add to butter and sugar mixture.
- Drop into small balls onto a nonstick cookie sheet. Decorate with sanding sugar or festive sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes.
MAPLE, CINNAMON & BROWN SUGAR COOKIES
They say that we eat with our eyes first - well, with the aroma of these cookies baking in the oven, everyone will be waiting in the kitchen for these cookies to get finished.
Provided by Dianna Wara
Categories Cookies
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 13 X 17 cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Place the pecans and white chips in a small bowl. Stir until combined; set aside.
- 2. In a medium mixing bowl, add the butter, brown sugar and salt. Use a hand mixer and mix until well blended. Into the bowl, add the egg, vanilla and cinnamon. Continue to mix until blended. Add the baking powder, flour and pecans. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Take dough out of the bowl and place on a well floured counter top. Lightly flour the top of the dough and roll with a rolling pin until dough is ¼ inch thick. Using a 2 ½ inch round cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place in four rows with 3 cookies per row. Leave at least 1-inch space in between cookies. Place cookies in oven and bake for 9-10 minutes or until golden on the sides. Let cookies sit for 5 minutes then transfer to cooling rack, to finish cooling. Continue with the remaining dough. Remaining dough can be mixed together and rolled one more time. (The same cookie sheet and parchment paper can be reused.)
- 3. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and maple flavoring. Mix until well blended. Spread evenly to the top of the cooled cookie. Evenly sprinkle the pecan/white chip topping to the top of each cookie. Cookies are ready to serve.
- 4. Hint: I use a little chopper or food processor to chop my white chocolate chips.
BROWN SUGAR, MAPLE NO BAKE COOKIES
always, loved these cookies, were going to make them, and found out was a little short on ingredients, rather than go to the store, i came across this.
Provided by phyllis mcdaniel
Categories Cookies
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. combine sugar, milk and butter in saucepan, bring to boil, boil for 3 minutes, remove from heat, stir in vanilla and peanut butter. have your minute oats and your instant oatmeal already in a bowl together, pour in your sugar mixture, stir well, spoon onto waxed paper, let cool enjoy. a new twist for the standard no bake oatmeal cookies.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will taste. Use real maple syrup, unsalted butter, and all-purpose flour.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking maple sugar cookies is 350°F (175°C).
- Don't overbake the cookies: The cookies should be baked until they are just set and the edges are just starting to brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
Maple sugar cookies are a classic holiday treat that are easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With their soft, chewy texture and sweet, maple-y flavor, these cookies are sure to be a favorite. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive cookie to bake, give maple sugar cookies a try!
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