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Maple Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

These cookies are tender, warmly spiced, and have just enough maple flavor without being overwhelming. The dough handles well for rolling and cutting, which makes them good for fall or holiday cookie plates.
prep time20 minutes
cook time10 minutes
resting or cooling time2 hours 10 minutes
total time2 hours 40 minutes
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Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 tsp maple extract
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Maple Icing

  • 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp maple extract
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp milk, any variety

Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugar for 2 minutes until fluffy.
  • Add egg, maple extract, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  • Whisk together flour, cinnamon, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients to butter mixture in increments, mixing until just combined.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Flour work surface and rolling pin generously.
  • Turn out dough and knead in flour as needed to prevent sticking.
  • Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut cookies with cookie cutters and place 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  • Re-roll scraps and repeat until all dough is used.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges turn lightly golden brown.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Sift confectioners' sugar into a bowl and whisk with cinnamon.
  • Add maple syrup, maple extract, and vanilla extract; whisk to combine.
  • Add milk one teaspoon at a time until icing reaches thick, smooth consistency.
  • Pipe or spoon icing onto cooled cookies.
  • Let icing harden completely before serving.

Notes

Dough must be properly chilled to roll and cut cleanly. Icing hardening time varies by thickness and humidity.