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Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookies

Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookies: Holiday Treats to Savor!

These Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookies blend warm flavors for a cozy holiday treat, perfect for gatherings or gifting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup Provides a deep, rich maple flavor; use pure syrup for best taste and avoid imitation.
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract Enhances the maple flavor; optional for a more intense experience.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and a chewy texture to the cookies.
  • 0.5 cup melted unsalted butter Contributes richness; unsalted helps control salt levels.
  • 1 large egg Binds the dough together for a perfect consistency.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Creates the ideal structure for these chewy cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor complexity, perfectly complementing the maple.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Acts as a leavening agent to ensure the cookies rise slightly.
  • 0.25 teaspoon fine salt Balances the sweetness beautifully.
For the White Chocolate Drizzle
  • 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers Ideal for dipping; Ghirardelli melts best for a smooth finish.
For the Topping
  • holly berry sprinkles Adds a festive touch; try crushed peppermint for a tasty variation!

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup of melted unsalted butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, ½ cup of pure maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of maple extract until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. Stir in 1 large egg until fully incorporated.
  2. In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon of fine salt. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Once the dough is chilled, shape the dough into 1.5-ounce balls and space them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set and centers look puffed but soft. Remove when slightly underbaked.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Melt 1 cup of white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, heating at half power for 30 seconds, stirring continuously until smooth.
  8. Once cool, dip half of each cookie into the melted white chocolate and place back on the baking sheet. Drizzle remaining chocolate and add sprinkles before it sets.
  9. Allow the chocolate coating to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving or storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 80IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Baked cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months before dipping.

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