Best Chewy Maple Cookies
Soft, chewy maple cookies made with warm spices and rich maple flavor, perfect for fall baking.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Cookie Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp cloves optional
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and apple cider until combined.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets and flatten slightly.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until set. Cool on wire rack.
Notes
Use real maple syrup for best flavor and avoid overbaking for maximum chewiness.