Description
Delight in these Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookies with White Chocolate, a perfect blend of warm spices and sweet maple flavor. These soft, tender cookies are coated and drizzled with creamy white chocolate, then adorned with festive holly berry sprinkles, making them ideal for holiday treats or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookie Dough
- 1 batch Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookie Dough (ingredients: flour, butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, eggs, vanilla extract)
Toppings
- White chocolate melting wafers, approximately 6 ounces
- Holly berry sprinkles, as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Combine all ingredients for the Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookie Dough according to the base recipe, ensuring it is well mixed and smooth. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to chill and firm up.
- Portion the Dough: Using a food scale or cookie scoop, portion the chilled dough into 1.5 ounce balls for evenly sized cookies.
- Preheat and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line light-colored baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat, then place the dough balls on the sheets. Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly soft.
- Cool the Cookies: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on wire racks to prevent sogginess.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the Cookies: Carefully dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted white chocolate, then place them on parchment paper to allow the coating to begin setting.
- Drizzle and Decorate: Drizzle additional melted white chocolate over the dipped portion for an elegant finish. While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle holly berry decorations over the drizzle for a festive touch.
- Set the Chocolate: Let the cookies sit undisturbed at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until the white chocolate has fully hardened and set.
Notes
- Using light-colored baking sheets helps prevent over-browning on the cookie bottoms.
- Chilling the dough improves the texture and flavor development of the cookies.
- Be careful not to overbake; cookies should remain soft and chewy in the center.
- Use high-quality white chocolate melting wafers for a smooth, glossy finish.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
