Maple Snickerdoodle Cookies

What could possibly make snickerdoodle cookies better than they already are? Pure maple syrup, that’s what! These soft and chewy maple snickerdoodles are so easy to make. The pure maple syrup flavor adds a sweet twist on the classic snickerdoodle recipe. These are sure to be a total crowd pleaser for your next game night!


Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Richards pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

 

Instructions:

  1. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together, until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg; beat until well combined.
  3. Sift dry ingredients together in a separate bowl, and slowly incorporate into the wet ingredients.
  4. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Mix cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl.
  7. Roll dough into about 1 1/2" balls, and then roll in cinnamon sugar. Place 2" apart on the baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until tops have cracked and the cookies are set.

 

Allow to cool for 10 minutes, and serve warm. Enjoy!