Christmas Chewy Maple Cookies with White Chocolate
Deliciously chewy cookies infused with rich maple syrup and creamy white chocolate, perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature.
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup maple syrup For a rich flavor.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips Can substitute with dark or milk chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Measure out all the ingredients.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Creaming
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and light.
Combine Ingredients
- Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and blend until well combined.
- Slowly mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop scoops of dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serving
- Enjoy the cookies warm or store them for later.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. You can also modify the recipe by adding nuts or using different types of chocolate.