Maple Snickerdoodle Cookies
These Maple Snickerdoodle Cookies are soft and fluffy, bursting with warm cinnamon and maple flavors in each bite. It's a sweet twist on a classic cookie to enjoy all season long.
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Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 217kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract or emulsion
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch optional (see notes)
Topping
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer- cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg, maple extract, and maple syrup until everything is well incorporated.
- Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture and stir until just combined.
- Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- In a small bowl, mix white granulated sugar and ground cinnamon and set aside.
- Scoop the dough and roll it into 1 1/2-inch size balls (around 1.5 ounces). Then roll into the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place on a cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the edges are starting to turn golden brown and the centers are just set.
- Allow the cookies to remain on the cookie sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!
Notes
** Cornstarch is optional but helps the cookies have a soft center and hold their shape.
Helpful tips:
- Maple extract and emulsion have a strong scent and flavor. Use less if desired.
- The longer the cookie dough is chilled, the better the cookies will hold their shape.
- Cream of tartar is important to give the cookies a crackly top and slightly tangy taste.
- Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 12g | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
