White Chocolate Dipped Chewy Maple Cookies for Christmas
Soft and chewy maple cookies dipped in silky white chocolate — a festive holiday treat with warm cinnamon and real maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: 20–24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
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1 large egg yolk
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1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
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1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp salt
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6 oz (170g) white chocolate, chopped or chips (for dipping)
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
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Add egg yolk and maple syrup; beat until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined.
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Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Scoop dough into 1-tbsp balls. Place 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 9–11 minutes. Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
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Once cooled, melt white chocolate and dip half of each cookie. Let set on parchment.
Notes
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Store at room temperature for 4–5 days.
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Add chopped nuts or a maple glaze for variation.
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To freeze, bake cookies and dip after thawing.