Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies
Celebrate the flavors and colors of autumn with these delightful Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies! Infused with the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup and enhanced by a touch of vanilla and optional almond extract, these cookies are as flavorful as they are beautiful. The soft, buttery dough is perfect for rolling out and cutting into whimsical leaf shapes, and a swirl of red and orange food coloring can add a festive fall flair. Ready in under an hour, these cookies boast a tender texture and golden edges, making them ideal for seasonal gatherings, bake sales, or as a cozy homemade treat. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with a drizzle of icing, these maple-inspired sugar cookies are guaranteed to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 piece large egg
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 set red and orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and egg to the mixture. Beat until combined and smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together and is smooth. If the dough is sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
6. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. If desired, divide the dough and knead in food coloring to create autumn leaf colors.
7. Use a leaf-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the dough. Re-roll scraps as needed to cut additional shapes.
8. Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
10. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
11. Optionally, decorate the cookies with icing or additional maple syrup drizzle once cooled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.0 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.6 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 1172 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 614.2 g | 223% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 345.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 978 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
