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 brings the fun of creative decorating to your kitchen and sharing with family and friends.
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 These cookies bring joyful moments as everyone gathers around to decorate and share.
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
Calories 130. Total Fat 4 g. Carbohydrates 22 g. Protein 1 g per cookie.
Save Enjoy decorating and sharing these festive maple leaf cookies with your loved ones.
Cooking Questions & Answers
- → What gives the cookies their maple flavor?
Pure maple syrup is incorporated into the dough, infusing the cookies with their signature warm, sweet maple taste.
- → How can I achieve vibrant icing colors?
Use food coloring in autumn shades to tint the royal icing, creating rich reds, oranges, yellows, browns, and greens.
- → Can the dough be prepared in advance?
Yes, after mixing, the dough is chilled for 30 minutes, which helps develop texture and eases rolling and cutting.
- → What toppings work well with the icing?
Assorted sprinkles, edible glitter, sugar pearls, and mini chocolate chips add texture and visual appeal to decorated cookies.
- → How long should decorated cookies rest before serving?
Allow the icing to dry completely before stacking or packaging to maintain decoration quality and prevent smudging.