Stack of chewy maple ginger cookies drizzled with white icing on a plate with Christmas lights in the background

Chewy Maple Cookies (White Chocolate Dipped)

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Soft, buttery, and perfectly festive!

If fall and winter had a flavor, it would taste like these Chewy Maple Cookies dipped in creamy white chocolate. Each bite is rich, buttery, and perfectly sweet with warm maple notes that melt in your mouth. These cookies are a holiday dream: easy to make, freezer-friendly, and irresistibly chewy. 🎄 Whether you’re baking for a cookie swap, gifting to friends, or just cozying up with a cup of coffee, these maple cookies will make your kitchen smell divine. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re the perfect treat for busy holiday bakers! 🍪✨

Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chill Time: 30 minutes
  • Bake Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients List

For the Cookies:

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup (Grade A or B, your choice!)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp maple extract (optional but enhances flavor)

For Dipping & Decoration:

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother dipping)
  • Crushed pecans, toasted almonds, or festive sprinkles (optional)

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Small microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate)

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Whisk dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter & sugar: Beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  3. Add flavorings: Mix in maple syrup, egg, vanilla, and maple extract until smooth. 🍁
  4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  5. Chill: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes this helps them bake chewy, not flat.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  7. Shape dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on the sheet.
  8. Bake: 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Melt white chocolate: In a small bowl, microwave white chocolate and coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  11. Dip cookies halfway into the white chocolate and place on parchment to set. Sprinkle with nuts or sprinkles if desired. 🎄🍫
  12. Let set for 15–20 minutes (you can chill them to speed it up).

Pro Tips

  • Make Ahead: Cookie dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.
  • Flavor Boost: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for cozy holiday spice.
  • White Chocolate Trouble? If it’s too thick, add a little coconut oil or shortening to thin it.
  • Gifting Idea: Stack cookies in clear bags tied with gold ribbon instant homemade gifts! 🎁

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 cookie1652g20g8g0.5g12g