Description
Gingerbread Maple Butter Cookies are a festive treat that combines the warm flavors of ginger and cinnamon with the rich sweetness of maple syrup. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of chewy and buttery goodness, making them an ideal addition to your holiday baking lineup. Whether you’re sharing them at gatherings or enjoying them with your favorite hot beverage, these cookies evoke cozy memories and delightful aromas that will fill your home with holiday cheer.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg