Maple Rolled Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These maple rolled cookies are my go to treat when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, they come together quickly and use ingredients you probably already have at home. The pure maple syrup gives them a wonderful depth of flavor that regular sugar cookies just can't match, plus it contains antioxidants and minerals that make these feel a little less guilty to enjoy. The pecans add a lovely crunch and are packed with heart healthy fats. Every time I make a batch, they disappear within days, and I love how impressed people are when they find out how simple they really are.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 100brown sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 50pure maple syrup
- 5salt
- 1baking soda
- 5flaky sea salt
- 100chopped pecans
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
- 3
Whisk together the butter, eggs, pure maple syrup, and salt in a large bowl.
- 4
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid overmixing.
- 5
Roll the dough into balls, about 2cm (0.8in) in diameter.
Tip: Chill the balls in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to help them retain their shape.
- 6
Roll each ball into a long rope, about 25cm (10in) in length.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid flattening the cookies.
- 7
Shape the ropes into a log, starting from one end and curling towards the other.
Tip: Use a little bit of flaky sea salt to help the cookies stick together.
- 8
Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 5cm (2in) of space between each cookie.
Tip: Bake the cookies in batches to ensure they have enough space to expand.
- 9
Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes, or until they are lightly golden.
Tip: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- 10
Drizzle the cookies with pure maple syrup while still warm.
Tip: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
- 11
Roll the cookies in flaky sea salt to coat.
Tip: Serve the cookies immediately, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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