Description
Celebrate the holiday season with Christmas Chewy Maple Cookies with White Chocolate. These irresistible cookies combine the warm flavor of pure maple syrup and rich white chocolate chips, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for sharing during festive gatherings. Their chewy texture and inviting aroma capture the essence of Christmas, making them an essential addition to your holiday baking lineup. Whether you’re preparing for a cookie exchange, gifting friends and family, or enjoying them with a cozy beverage, these cookies promise to bring joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg