New Year Maple Cookies (Printable Version)

Buttery golden cookies enhanced with pure maple syrup, ideal for a cozy New Year occasion.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

05 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

06 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

07 - 1 large egg

08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

09 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar or maple sugar, for sprinkling

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.

03 - Using an electric mixer or wooden spoon, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

04 - Beat in the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until a soft dough forms.

06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

07 - Optionally, sprinkle each cookie with coarse sugar or maple sugar.

08 - Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges turn lightly golden.

09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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The buttery texture paired with pure maple syrup feels like a sweet secret shared just between us
It became a favorite because these cookies are easy to make and perfect to brighten up any chilly or festive day

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Softening the butter just right is key—too warm and it'll make the dough greasy, too cold and it won't cream properly
Sprinkling coarse sugar before baking not only adds texture but brings out a subtle crunch that transforms the cookie

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Always measure your flour carefully—too much makes for dry cookies
The secret to these cookies' tender crumb is creaming the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy