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Creamy Maple Cinnamon Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies with a creamy maple-cinnamon glaze, perfect for festive holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. These cookies feature a hint of cream cheese for extra tenderness and are dangerously easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free baking blend)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp maple extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • For the Drizzle:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (whole, 2%, or dairy-free)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp maple extract
  • Optional: Holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Let butter, cream cheese, and egg come to room temperature.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until creamy and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes more.
  5. Beat in egg, maple syrup, and maple extract until well combined.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, beating on low just until a thick, uniform dough forms. Fold in nuts or dried fruit if using.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look set. Do not overbake.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, cinnamon, and maple extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust milk for desired thickness.
  11. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies using a fork, spoon, or piping bag. Decorate with sprinkles or crushed candy canes if desired. Let glaze set for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Do not overmix the dough after adding flour. If dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 15 minutes. The dough can be made ahead and chilled for up to 24 hours. Cookies freeze well for up to 2 months. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, use appropriate substitutes. Watch cookies closely during baking as cinnamon can brown quickly.

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