Description
A delightful cookie recipe that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 large Egg Yolk (or 1 flax egg for vegan)
- 2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Maple Extract (or 1 tablespoon maple syrup)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (or ginger/cardamom)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugars until smooth.
- Add the egg yolk, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually stir in the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into balls, then roll in granulated sugar.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use a flax egg in place of the egg yolk.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg