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    Home » Recipes » Maple Snickerdoodles Cookie Recipe

    Maple Snickerdoodles Cookie Recipe

    Published: Nov 27, 2019 · Modified: Jan 26, 2022 by Vicky

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    One of my favorite Christmas traditions is baking cookies with my kids. We typically host a cookie exchange for my daughter's friends, so we are often baking up a storm. One of our favorite cookies to make are snickerdoodles. If you have ever had those yummy, cinnamon sugar treats then you know why. We love the flavor of maple and decided to add some to our traditional cookie recipe and the results were amazing! If you are looking for a cookie recipe for a holiday cookie exchange or just to gift to friends and neighbors, this Maple Snickerdoodles is it! You'll also love our Easy Christmas Cookie Cake Bars.

    We love the flavor of maple and decided to add some to our traditional snickerdoodle recipe and the results were amazing! This Maple Snickerdoodles Cookie Recipe is the perfect recipe for a holiday cookie exchange. #christmascookies #cookierecipe #snickerdoodlerecipe

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    • What makes this maple snickerdoodle recipe great
    • Ingredients
    • How to make this easy snickerdoodle recipe with maple
    • Maple Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
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    What makes this maple snickerdoodle recipe great

    plate of maple snickerdoodle cookies

    Ingredients

    • unsalted butter 
    • granulated sugar
    • brown sugar
    • maple syrup
    • vanilla extract
    • egg
    • baking soda
    • all purpose flour
    • ground cinnamon
    • cream of tartar
    • salt

    HOW MANY MAPLE SNICKERDOODLES WILL THIS RECIPE MAKE?

    How to make this easy snickerdoodle recipe with maple

    To make this yummy maple snickerdoodles cookie recipe, start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. Prepare your cookie sheets with parchment paper. This will make clean up a breeze.

    Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in the mixing bowl. In a stand mixer, cream the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy. Add in the maple syrup, vanilla, and egg in with the butter and sugar mixture and beat until all of the ingredients are well combined.

    cookie batter in a bowl

    In the large bowl sift the dry ingredients.

    sifting dry ingredients for cookies

    Slowly, a little at a time add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Cover the bowl and place the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill.

    snickerdoodle cookie dough

    After the dough has been chilled, scoop out the dough and roll it into 1 ½ balls. Roll the dough balls in the cinnamon sugar.

    rolling snickerdoodle cookies in dough

    Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared cookie sheets.

    snickerdoodles on a cookie sheet

    Bake the cookies at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies have cracked and the cookies are set.

    snickerdoodle cookies

      

    If you are looking for a new cookie recipe to leave for Santa, try this one. A little elf told me he loves the flavor of maple!

    plate of snickerdoodle cookies

    Maple Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

    We love the flavor of maple and decided to add some to our traditional snickerdoodle recipe and the results were amazing! This Maple Snickerdoodles Cookie Recipe is the perfect recipe for a holiday cookie exchange.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: cookies
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cookies, snickerdoodlecookies, snickerdoodles
    Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings of 2 cookies each
    Calories: 297kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • Maple Snickerdoodles Ingredients:
    • ¾ C unsalted butter softened
    • ¾ C sugar
    • ¼ C brown sugar
    • ¼ C maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 ¼ C flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • Cinnamon Sugar Coating Ingredients:
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Prep cookie sheets with parchment paper.
    • Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
    • Add the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in the mixing bowl. Cream the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy.
    • Add in the maple syrup, vanilla, and egg in with the butter and sugar mixture.
    • Beat until all of the ingredients are well combined.
    • In the large bowl sift the dry ingredients.
    • Slowly, a little at a time add these ingredients into the wet ingredients.
    • Put the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Scoop out the dough into 1 ½ balls.
    • Roll the dough balls in the cinnamon sugar.
    • Place the dough balls on the prepared cookie sheets.
    • Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. (Or until the tops of the cookies have cracked and the cookies are set).

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 12g | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    How many maple snickerdoodles will this recipe make?

    This recipe will make 2 dozen cookies.

    Do I need to chill the snickerdoodle dough?

    Yes you do. If you don't chill the dough, it will be almost impossible to work with and roll into cookies.

    How do I store snickerdoodle cookies?

    These cookies can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days.

    christmas cookies on a plate

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    Comments

    1. Anita

      November 27, 2019 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      These maple syrup snickerdoodles are so good, I prefer these to the regular version. 🙂

    2. Catherine

      November 27, 2019 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      Snickerdoodles are a holiday classic in my house. These look fabulous and so soft and delicious. Love the addition of maple!

    3. Kelly Anthony

      November 27, 2019 at 11:44 am

      Snickerdoodles are one of our family's favorite cookies! I love that these are featuring maple syrup! It feels like they're perfect for both fall AND Christmastime. YUM!

    4. Patty at Spoonabilities

      November 27, 2019 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      Snickerdoodles are always our favorite holiday classic. These look so so so so good. Love the addition of maple!

    5. Scarlet

      December 04, 2019 at 12:13 pm

      I just posted a recipe that has cinnamon and maple in it today too! Such a great flavor combo. Can't wait to try this.

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