White Chocolate Dipped Chewy Maple Cookies for Christmas Recipe
These White Chocolate Dipped Chewy Maple Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for Christmas. Soft, chewy cookies infused with natural maple syrup and peanut butter, enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, then dipped in creamy white chocolate for an indulgent finish. Ideal for festive gatherings or gifting during the holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
- ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter (125g)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (200g)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (60ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Toppings & Dipping
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers (for dipping)
- Optional: Crushed candy canes, chopped pecans, or cinnamon sugar for topping
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon nutmeg for extra spice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter & Peanut Butter: Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Sugar & Wet Ingredients: Add the packed brown sugar, egg, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Continue beating until the mixture is fluffy and fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and if using, nutmeg. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shape Dough: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie. Roll into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with your hand or the back of a spoon.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes. They should have set edges but still be soft in the centers when you remove them from the oven. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Dip in White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth. Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted white chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set. Optionally, sprinkle crushed candy canes, chopped pecans, or cinnamon sugar on top before the chocolate sets for added texture and festivity.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the center for chewiness.
- White chocolate can be tempered for a shinier finish but is optional.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Keywords: white chocolate cookies, maple cookies, chewy cookies, Christmas cookies, peanut butter cookies, holiday treats
