White Chocolate Dipped Chewy Maple Cookies for Christmas
Chewy maple cookies with a rich, buttery flavor dipped in creamy white chocolate—perfect for Christmas baking and cookie gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
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¼ cup pure maple syrup
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1 large egg yolk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
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⅛ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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4 oz white chocolate, for dipping
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Optional: crushed peppermint or sprinkles
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg yolk, maple syrup, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet; mix until combined.
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Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and place 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
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Cool completely.
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Melt white chocolate and dip half of each cookie.
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Add sprinkles or peppermint if desired. Let set.
Notes
Chilling dough prevents spread. Use quality white chocolate for smooth dipping. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.