How to Make Maple Cookies with Maple Icing

Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and maple syrup until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5️⃣ Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.

Step 2: Shape & Bake the Cookies

6️⃣ Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
7️⃣ Lightly press down on each cookie to flatten slightly.
8️⃣ Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
9️⃣ Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 3: Make the Maple Icing

🔟 In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
1️⃣1️⃣ Adjust consistency by adding more milk (for thinner icing) or more sugar (for thicker icing).

Step 4: Ice the Cookies

1️⃣2️⃣ Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the maple icing over each one.
1️⃣3️⃣ Let the icing set for about 15 minutes before serving.