Save A festive autumn treat featuring crisp maple-flavored cookies and an assortment of colorful icings and toppings, perfect for creative decorating and sharing.
This kit brings family and friends together for a fun and tasty decorating experience.
Ingredients
- Maple Leaf Cookies: 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter softened, 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (55 g) packed light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1/3 cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Royal Icing: 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar sifted, 2 large egg whites or 4 tablespoons meringue powder + 1/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or maple extract, food coloring in autumn shades (red, orange, yellow, brown, green)
- Toppings for Decorating: assorted sprinkles, edible glitter or sugar pearls, mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour baking powder and salt.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 3:
- Add the egg maple syrup and vanilla extract beat until combined.
- Step 4:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture mixing until a dough forms.
- Step 5:
- Divide the dough in half flatten into disks wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Step 6:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 7:
- On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to 1/4-inch (6 mm) thickness.
- Step 8:
- Cut out leaf shapes using a maple leaf cookie cutter. Transfer cookies to prepared sheets spacing them 1 inch apart.
- Step 9:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 10:
- For the royal icing beat powdered sugar and egg whites (or meringue powder + water) until thick and glossy. Add vanilla or maple extract and mix. Divide icing into bowls and tint with food coloring.
- Step 11:
- Transfer colored icing to piping bags. Decorate cooled cookies with icing and toppings as desired. Allow icing to set before packaging or serving.
Save Decorating these cookies has become a cherished family moment every fall.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls electric mixer measuring cups and spoons maple leaf cookie cutter rolling pin baking sheets parchment paper wire rack piping bags and small round tips
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) egg milk (butter). May contain traces of nuts if using certain toppings. Double-check all toppings and food colorings for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per cookie calories 130 total fat 4 g carbohydrates 22 g protein 1 g
Save Enjoy crafting and sharing your beautifully decorated maple leaf cookies this season.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What gives these cookies their distinct maple flavor?
Pure maple syrup and optional maple extract add a warm, natural sweetness and distinct maple aroma to the cookie dough.
- → How do I achieve smooth royal icing for decorating?
Beat powdered sugar with egg whites or meringue powder until glossy and thick; adding maple or vanilla extract enhances flavor.
- → Can I prepare dough ahead of time?
Yes, refrigerate the dough wrapped in plastic for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting out shapes.
- → What toppings work best with these cookies?
Assorted sprinkles, edible glitter, sugar pearls, and mini chocolate chips add color and texture to decorated cookies.
- → How should I store decorated cookies to maintain freshness?
Allow icing to dry completely, then store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp.