Maple Sugar Heart Cookies – A Whimsical Holiday Treat

These soft maple sugar cookies sparkle with green sugar and a red candy heart — perfect for festive baking and holiday movie nights!

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Holiday cookies rolled in green sugar and topped with a red candy heart, inspired by a heartwarming seasonal story, styled with Christmas decor and milk.

Maple Sugar Heart Cookies – A Whimsical Holiday Treat

These cozy Maple Sugar Heart Cookies are soft, chewy, and rolled in sparkly green sugar — each one topped with a single red heart candy. Inspired by a certain classic holiday tale where a heart “grew three sizes,” these cookies are a whimsical addition to your seasonal baking lineup.

The hint of maple flavor adds a cozy, wintry twist that pairs perfectly with a glass of milk or cup of cocoa. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange or cuddling up for a holiday movie marathon, these cookies are a festive favorite.

Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp maple extract (or ½ tsp maple syrup for milder flavor)

  • 2–3 tbsp milk (as needed for dough)

  • Green sanding sugar

  • Red heart sprinkles (available online or in baking aisles)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone baking mat.

  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Cream butter & sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 mins).

  4. Add egg & flavorings: Mix in the egg, vanilla, and maple extract (or syrup).

  5. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until combined. Add milk if dough is dry.

  6. Roll & coat: Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll in green sanding sugar.

  7. Add a heart: Gently press one red heart candy on top of each cookie.

  8. Bake for 8–10 mins, just until set — avoid browning for soft cookies.

  9. Cool & serve: Let cool on baking sheet for 2–3 mins, then transfer to wire rack.

Storage Tips

  • Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

  • Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Reheat for 10 seconds in the microwave to enjoy warm.

FAQs

Q: Can I substitute maple extract?
A: Yes! Use ½ tsp maple syrup if you prefer a lighter maple flavor.

Q: Where can I find red heart sprinkles?
A: Check your grocery store's baking section or order on Amazon for easy shopping.

Q: Can I freeze the dough?
A: Absolutely! Freeze shaped dough balls, then bake straight from frozen. Just add 1–2 minutes to bake time.

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