Soft Maple Cookies Recipe

Name: Soft Maple Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (5 3/8 ounces) white whole wheat flour; 1 1/4 cups (4 3/8 ounces) old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup (9 ounces) pure maple syrup; 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup (2 ounces) chopped bittersweet chocolate (60- to 70-percent cacao), optional; 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) chopped toasted pecans, optional; 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) raisins, optional; Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling, optional

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups (5 3/8 ounces) white whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups (4 3/8 ounces) old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup (9 ounces) pure maple syrup
6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/3 cup (2 ounces) chopped bittersweet chocolate (60- to 70-percent cacao), optional
1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) chopped toasted pecans, optional
1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) raisins, optional
Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling, optional

1
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the flour, the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup flour, the maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract and egg until smooth.
3
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry and blend well.
4
Stir in the chocolate, pecans and raisins if using.
5
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator until very firm, 1 hour.
6
Position a rack in both the upper and lower thirds of the oven, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
7
Use a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets-15 cookies per sheet, evenly spaced.
8
Sprinkle with turbinado sugar if using.
9
Bake until lightly golden on the outside but still slightly soft in the centers, about 12 minutes, being careful to not over-bake.
10
Cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
11
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups (5 3/8 ounces) white whole wheat flour, 1 1/4 cups (4 3/8 ounces) old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Soft Maple Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Soft Maple Cookies

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