Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookies with White Chocolate Recipe

Introduction

These Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookies with White Chocolate are a delightful twist on a classic treat. The warm flavors of maple and cinnamon combine perfectly with sweet white chocolate and festive holly berry sprinkles, making these cookies ideal for the holiday season or any cozy occasion.

A tray of round gingerbread cookies with a cracked brown surface, each half-dipped and coated with smooth white icing that covers the bottom half of the cookie. Thick white icing lines are dripped diagonally across the dipped side, and a small decoration of green holly leaves with bright red berries sits near the top edge of the white icing. The cookies are arranged neatly on a white sheet on a silver baking tray, with blurred holiday lights and Christmas decoration in the soft background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

  • 1 batch Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookie dough (prepared and refrigerated)
  • White chocolate melting wafers (such as Ghirardelli)
  • Holly berry sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the maple cinnamon cookie dough according to your recipe and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  2. Step 2: Portion the chilled dough into uniform balls, about 1.5 ounces each, using a food scale for consistent cookie size.
  3. Step 3: Bake the cookies on light-colored baking sheets until done, then allow them to cool completely before decorating.
  4. Step 4: Melt the white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl at half power to avoid overheating, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted white chocolate, then place it on wax or parchment paper to dry.
  6. Step 6: Let the chocolate-coated part set and harden completely.
  7. Step 7: Transfer some melted white chocolate into a piping or ziplock bag, cutting a small tip off one corner for drizzling.
  8. Step 8: Drizzle the white chocolate over the dipped portion of each cookie.
  9. Step 9: While the drizzle is still soft, add holly berry sprinkles to a corner of each cookie for a festive touch. Let set before serving.

Tips & Variations

  • Use a food scale to ensure all cookies are the same size for even baking and uniform appearance.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, try dipping with white chocolate chips instead of melting wafers, but be sure to temper properly.
  • Swap holly berry sprinkles for crushed pistachios or dried cranberries for a different festive look and flavor.
  • If you prefer less sweetness, drizzle with dark chocolate instead of white chocolate.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Keep them separate with parchment paper to avoid sticking. If desired, you can refrigerate to extend freshness for up to 2 weeks, but bring to room temperature before serving. Reheating is not necessary as these cookies are best enjoyed at room temperature.

How to Serve

A close-up view of several round cookies placed on a white marbled surface, each cookie is half dipped in smooth white icing that covers about one-third of the cookie's lower side, with thin white icing lines drizzled diagonally over the white icing. On the top part of the dipped section, there is a small green holly leaf decoration with three textured leaves and three bright red berries, adding a festive touch. The cookie texture is slightly cracked and golden brown. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade maple cinnamon cookie dough?

Absolutely! Any chewy maple cinnamon cookie dough will work well. Just make sure it is fully chilled before shaping and baking for best results.

What if I don’t have a piping bag for drizzling chocolate?

You can use a small ziplock bag with a tiny corner cut off, a fork, or a spoon to drizzle melted chocolate. Just work carefully to create thin, even lines.

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Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookies with White Chocolate Recipe

These Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookies are a delightful treat combining warm cinnamon spice with sweet maple flavor. Enhanced with a luxurious white chocolate dip and festive holly berry sprinkles, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or any cozy occasion. The recipe features a soft, chewy texture balanced with a crisp white chocolate coating, creating a beautiful and delicious dessert.

  • Author: Rico
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 52 minutes
  • Yield: About 20 cookies (based on 1.5 oz dough balls) 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Maple Cinnamon Cookie Dough

  • 1 batch Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookie dough (prepared as per Cooking with Carlee’s recipe)

Decoration

  • White chocolate melting wafers (such as Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers), quantity as needed for dipping and drizzling
  • Holly berry sprinkles, quantity as needed for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Make the maple cinnamon cookie dough according to the Chewy Maple Cinnamon Cookie recipe by Cooking with Carlee. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm it up for easier handling and better texture.
  2. Portion the Dough: Using a food scale, measure out dough balls of 1.5 ounces each to ensure uniformly sized cookies. Place them evenly spaced on light-colored baking sheets to promote even baking.
  3. Bake the Cookies: Bake the dough balls according to the original recipe instructions until the cookies are fully cooked but still soft. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating to prevent melting the chocolate.
  4. Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate wafers at half power in short intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. This prevents overheating and grainy texture.
  5. Dip the Cookies: Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted white chocolate. Place the dipped cookies on wax or parchment paper to dry completely and allow the chocolate to harden.
  6. Prepare for Drizzling: Transfer additional melted white chocolate into a piping bag or a sturdy ziplock bag. Cut a small tip off one corner to create a controlled drizzle effect.
  7. Decorate: Drizzle the white chocolate over the dipped side of each cookie in a decorative pattern. Before the drizzle sets, sprinkle holly berry sprinkles over the coated area to add a festive touch.
  8. Set and Serve: Let the chocolate fully harden at room temperature. Once set, the cookies are ready to enjoy or store for later.

Notes

  • Using a food scale ensures uniform cookie sizes for even baking.
  • Chocolate should be melted gently at half power to avoid burning and achieve smooth consistency.
  • Allow cookies to fully cool before dipping to prevent melting the chocolate coating.
  • White chocolate drizzle can be applied using a piping bag for more control or a ziplock bag for convenience.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For best results, use light-colored baking sheets to avoid excessive browning on the bottoms of the cookies.

Keywords: Maple cinnamon cookies, chewy cookies, white chocolate dipped cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies, homemade cookies, maple flavored dessert

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