Description
Maple Crisp Cookies deliver a delightful Canadian-inspired treat with rich maple syrup and crunchy texture. Maple lovers will savor the sweet, buttery essence of these delectable morsels perfect for afternoon tea or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230 g) butter, unsalted, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar, granulated
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup, pure
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar, coarse or sparkling
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350F (175C) and line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- Cream Butter Mixture: Vigorously blend softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate maple syrup, egg, and vanilla into a smooth, unified mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gently fold into the wet ingredients until a cohesive dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls, placing them two inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball using the bottom of a glass.
- Add Topping: Blend coarse sugar with cinnamon and generously sprinkle over cookie surfaces, creating a shimmering, aromatic coating.
- Bake and Cool: Slide cookies into the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain soft. Transfer to a cooling rack, allowing cookies to reach room temperature and achieve their perfect crisp texture.
Notes
- Choose Quality Maple Syrup: Select pure, high-grade maple syrup for authentic, rich flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- Control Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is softened but not melted, creating the perfect creamy texture that guarantees tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies.
- Precise Flattening Technique: Use a chilled glass bottom or parchment paper when pressing cookies to prevent sticking and achieve uniform thickness.
- Watch Baking Time Carefully: Check cookies at 10 minutes – edges should be golden but centers slightly soft, preventing overdrying and maintaining delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg