

If you don't have the proper ingredients on hand, try searching for a recipe that does include your ingredients. Baking is an exact science and there is a reason for each ingredient listed. Room temperature ingredients emulsify when mixed with the sugar, creating a creamy, even dough.

A little flour will help the dough from sticking.

Think about everything that’s touching the dough: the counter top or parchment paper, cookie cutters, rolling pin, and even your hands. Dust everything with flourĭon’t be afraid to dust all of your tools with flour. I used this leaf cookie cutter set which includes the maple leaf and acorn, if you're interested in making your cookies the same way. This goes for any cookie - not just cut out cookies. If cookie dough is room temperature, it will spread more when baking. This ensures those cookies are chilled and will keep their shape once they go in the oven. When you are ready to roll out the dough, try not to handle it too much with your hands - this warms up the dough faster.Īlso, after you've cut out your cookies and placed them on the baking sheet - place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before baking. Your dough can rest as long as 24 hours if you'd like to make it the day before. Once your dough is mixed, wrap it up and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Your butter and eggs need to be room temperature so that they easily incorporate with your other ingredients. Unsalted butter and salt can be substituted with salted butter instead. Maple extract can be substituted with vanilla extract to make a vanilla cookie instead. Each ingredient has its purpose in the recipe and nothing should be omitted. Since baking is an exact science, I don't have many substitutions to offer for this recipe. (Sugar and maple syrup for the glaze are not included in the photo above) Optionally, top with chopped walnuts for extra flavor and texture. Serve these maple glazed cookies in the fall with a batch of apple cider, at Thanksgiving, or on your next Christmas cookie platter. The cookies are lightly flavored with maple, then topped with a maple glaze made from maple syrup. These sweet cookies are soft and chewy, while maintaining their shape while baking. If you're over pumpkin spice and salted caramel, you'll love these maple glazed cut out cookies. Maple flavored sugar cookies are frosted with a maple glaze and sprinkled with walnuts.įall has a new favorite flavor in town - maple. Maple glazed cut out cookies are soft, easy to make cookies that are perfect for fall.
