Best 3 Vermont Maple Cookies Recipes

Vermont maple cookies are a classic New England treat, known for their crisp texture, chewy centers, and rich maple flavor. Made with a combination of butter, sugar, eggs, flour, maple syrup, and spices, these cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and savory. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable cookies, ensuring that you end up with a batch of delicious Vermont maple cookies that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VERMONT MAPLE COOKIES

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I created this recipe after tasting maple cookies with a maple glaze at a bakery in Stowe, Vermont, some years ago. I get many requests to bring them for bake sales, parties and ski trips. -Delores Day, Wolcott, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups white baking chips
1 cup chopped pecans
MAPLE GLAZE:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and maple flavoring. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in baking chips and pecans., Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , For glaze, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, syrup and maple flavoring until smooth., Drizzle over cookies; let dry completely. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

VERMONT MAPLE PECAN COOKIES

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I've just discovered the best oatmeal cookie recipe ever. Nothing like pecans, oatmeal, and a hint of maple. I used pure maple syrup. Recipe courtesy of relishmag.com and Julie Hession (Celebrating America's Love of Food).

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 50m

Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups oats (old-fashioned)
1 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup water, boiling
1 teaspoon maple extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecans, chopped and toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 and position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine oats, coconut, flour, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a bowl. Whisk to blend.
Combine butter, maple syrup, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan.
Heat over medium heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally, and remove from heat.
Combine baking soda and boiling water and stir to dissolve.
Add to maple syrup ingredients and stir well.
Add maple or vanilla extract. Stir into dry ingredients.
Add pecans and stir well.
Place 1/4 cup size balls of dough on baking sheets, 3 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and set, rotating positions halfway through the baking process.
Cool on the baking sheets 5 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP COOKIES

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Categories Cookies Egg Dessert Bake

Yield about 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp maple extract
1/4 cup Vermont or real maple syrup
4 cups flour ( all-purpose)
2 1/2 tsp baking powder.
1/2 tsp salt
Maple Glaze:
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 cup Vermont or real maple syrup
1 tsp maple extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter

Steps:

In mixing bowl cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, maple extract and maple syrup. Beat until fluffy. Add dry ingredients and mix until blended. Wrap in plastic and chill for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough out using confectioners sugar ( not flour) to keep dough from sticking. Cut with a maple shaped cookie cutter. Bake 7 to 9 minutes. Maple Glaze: Add all ingredients into a pan. Stir over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Brush cookies with glaze when they are warm out of the oven. Let the cookies cool.

Tips:

Use real maple syrup. This is what gives these cookies their classic flavor.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Vermont maple cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, sweet maple flavor, and creamy frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these cookies a try.