Maple Thumbprint Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These maple thumbprint cookies are my go to treat when I want something homemade that doesn't demand hours in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven, you'll have a batch of golden, delicious cookies ready to enjoy. The beautiful thing about this recipe is how affordable it is to make, using simple pantry staples you probably already have on hand. I love that the brown sugar adds a subtle richness while the maple syrup and maple paste give these cookies their signature cozy flavor. Plus, eggs provide excellent protein to keep you satisfied, making these feel a bit more wholesome than typical sweets. The combination of convenience and warmth makes this recipe perfect for busy weekdays or when you want to impress someone with minimal fuss.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 100butter
- 150 granulatedsugar
- 50 packedbrown sugar
- 2eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 20 liquidmaple syrup
- 5salt
- 5baking powder
- 20 powderedconfectioner's sugar
- 10 softmaple paste
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- 3
Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 5
Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 6
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: This will help the cookies retain their shape.
- 7
Scoop the dough into balls, about 1cm in diameter. Place a small indentation in the centre of each ball.
Tip: Use your thumb or a spoon to make the indentation.
- 8
Spoon a small amount of maple paste into each indentation.
Tip: This is where the magic happens!
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