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 has become a favorite in our family for celebrating the season with fun and tasty cookies.
Ingredients
- For the Maple Leaf Cookies: 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- For the Maple Leaf Cookies: 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- For the Maple Leaf Cookies: 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- For the Maple Leaf Cookies: 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- For the Maple Leaf Cookies: 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- For the Maple Leaf Cookies: 1/4 cup (55 g) packed light brown sugar
- For the Maple Leaf Cookies: 1 large egg
- For the Maple Leaf Cookies: 1/3 cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup
- For the Maple Leaf Cookies: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Royal Icing: 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- For the Royal Icing: 2 large egg whites or 4 tablespoons meringue powder + 1/4 cup water
- For the Royal Icing: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or maple extract
- For the Royal Icing: Food coloring in autumn shades (red, orange, yellow, brown, green)
- Toppings for Decorating: Assorted sprinkles
- Toppings for Decorating: Edible glitter or sugar pearls
- Toppings for Decorating: 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 We always gather around the kitchen table to decorate these cookies together creating cherished family memories.
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 baking and decorating these festive cookies with your loved ones this autumn season.
Recipe Questions
- → What gives the cookies their maple flavor?
Pure maple syrup is incorporated into the dough along with a hint of vanilla extract, creating a rich maple taste.
- → How can I achieve vibrant icing colors?
Use food coloring in warm autumn shades like red, orange, yellow, brown, and green to tint the royal icing.
- → What is the best way to decorate these cookies?
After baking and cooling, decorate cookies with colored royal icing using piping bags, then add sprinkles or edible glitter for texture and shine.
- → Can I prepare the dough in advance?
Yes, refrigerate the dough wrapped in plastic for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting shapes for better handling.
- → How do I ensure the icing sets properly?
Allow the decorated cookies to dry completely at room temperature before stacking or storing to maintain design integrity.
- → Are there common allergens in these cookies?
The dough contains wheat, egg, and butter, and some toppings may have nut traces; check all ingredients if allergies are a concern.