Here’s a complete guide to Maple Cookies, including nutrition estimates, macros, and a simple recipe outline.
Maple Cookies – Overview 🍪
Maple cookies are soft or crisp cookies flavored with maple syrup or maple extract:
- Sweet, buttery, and lightly caramelized
- Can be soft, chewy, or crisp depending on baking time
- Perfect for breakfast treats or dessert
Estimated Nutrition
Per cookie (~25 g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110–140 kcal |
| Protein | 1–2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15–18 g |
| └ Fiber | 0–1 g |
| └ Sugars | 8–12 g |
| Fat | 5–7 g |
| └ Saturated Fat | 3–4 g |
| Sodium | 60–100 mg |
Macro Breakdown (approx.):
- Carbs: 55–60%
- Fat: 30–35%
- Protein: 5–10%
Using pure maple syrup instead of sugar enhances flavor and changes macros slightly (more natural sugar).
Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: Flour, baking powder, salt.
- Cream butter & sugar: In a bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg & maple syrup: Mix in egg and vanilla, then stir in maple syrup.
- Combine: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto baking sheet, leaving space to spread.
- Bake: 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
Tips & Variations
- 🌰 Add-ins: Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) or chocolate chips
- 🍯 Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with maple syrup for a drizzle
- ⚖️ Lighter version: Use half butter, half unsweetened applesauce
- 🍪 Chewy cookies: Slightly underbake and let cool on sheet
If you want, I can:
- 🧮 Calculate exact nutrition for your batch
- 🍴 Make a high-protein or lower-sugar version
- 💡 Suggest pairings like coffee or tea
Do you want me to make a high-protein or lower-sugar maple cookie version?
These look great!