Pin It A festive autumn treat featuring crisp maple-flavored cookies and an assortment of colorful icings and toppings perfect for creative decorating and sharing.
This decorating kit has been a highlight every fall bringing joy and creativity to our family gatherings.
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 1215 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.
Pin It Our family loves decorating these cookies together every autumn afternoon creating lasting 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
Calories 130 Total Fat 4 g Carbohydrates 22 g Protein 1 g per cookie
Pin It This kit combines fun and flavor making autumn celebrations even more special.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the maple flavor?
Pure maple syrup combined with vanilla and optional maple extract provide the distinctive autumnal flavor.
- → How is the dough prepared for easy decorating?
The dough is chilled after mixing to firm up, making it easier to roll and cut neat maple leaf shapes.
- → What colors are used for the icing?
Autumn shades including red, orange, yellow, brown, and green food coloring create the vibrant royal icing.
- → How long should the icing dry before serving?
Allow icing to dry completely to set, preventing smudging when stacking or packaging.
- → Can these treats accommodate dietary restrictions?
They are vegetarian but contain wheat, eggs, and butter; toppings should be checked for allergies.