White Chocolate Maple Cookies for Christmas Parties
Let’s talk about cookies that taste like a cozy sweater feels — White Chocolate Maple Cookies. These aren’t your average chocolate chip cookies. Nope. These are soft, chewy, and loaded with buttery maple flavor, creamy white chocolate, and just a hint of caramel sweetness that practically screams “fall comfort.”
I made these cookies last Thanksgiving, and my family literally fought over the last one. (There may have been maple syrup bribery involved.) So yeah — they’re that good.
They’re the perfect mix of crispy edges, gooey centers, and melty white chocolate chunks, all wrapped in warm maple bliss. And the best part? They come together fast — no chilling, no fancy equipment, no stress.
Why You’ll Love These White Chocolate Maple Cookies
There are a lot of cookie recipes out there, but here’s why this one hits different:
- Soft, chewy perfection – thanks to a mix of butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
- Maple + white chocolate = flavor magic. Seriously, they were made for each other.
- Quick to make – from mixing bowl to mouth in under 30 minutes.
- Smells like heaven – your kitchen will feel like a high-end bakery exploded (in the best way).
They’re the kind of cookies that make people go, “What is that amazing smell?” before they even take a bite.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You only need simple pantry staples — plus the stars of the show: maple syrup and white chocolate.
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (use the real stuff — not pancake syrup, please 😅)
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, but highly recommended)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Grab that whisk, preheat your oven, and let’s bake some cookie magic.
Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth and glossy. Add the egg, yolk, and vanilla, and whisk again until fully combined.
Step 3: Mix Everything Together
Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in white chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
The dough will be thick and slightly sticky — that’s perfect.
Step 4: Scoop & Bake
Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 5: Cool & Devour
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes (if you can wait that long), then transfer to a rack. They’ll firm up as they cool but stay perfectly chewy inside.
Tips for Cookie Greatness
Want to make them bakery-level amazing? Here’s how:
- Use real maple syrup. Fake syrup = fake flavor.
- Don’t overmix the dough. You’ll lose that chewy texture.
- Slightly underbake. The centers will finish cooking on the sheet.
- Add flaky sea salt on top after baking — trust me, it’s a game-changer.
Variations to Try
Feeling creative? Try one of these delicious spins:
- Maple Macadamia Cookies: Swap nuts for macadamias for a buttery crunch.
- Brown Butter Maple Cookies: Use browned butter for a deeper, nutty flavor.
- White Chocolate Cranberry Maple Cookies: Add ½ cup dried cranberries for a festive twist.
- Maple Espresso Cookies: Stir in ½ teaspoon espresso powder for coffee-lovers’ heaven.
Storage & Freezing Tips
- Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze Baked Cookies: Up to 2 months — thaw at room temp.
- Freeze Dough Balls: Freeze raw dough balls on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake straight from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to bake time.
Pro tip: Keep a stash of frozen dough for emergency cookie situations. (They happen more often than you’d think.)
My Take on These Cookies
IMO, these cookies are underrated holiday gold. They’re cozy, sweet, and the perfect balance between fancy and homey. Every bite feels like autumn just gave you a high-five.
The maple syrup adds warmth, the white chocolate melts into creamy pockets, and the butter base keeps everything soft. Honestly, they’re the kind of cookies that make people ask for the recipe — so maybe print it out ahead of time. 😉
Nutritional Info (Per Cookie)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 145 |
| Fat | 7g |
| Sugar | 12g |
| Protein | 2g |
Final Thoughts
These White Chocolate Maple Cookies are sweet comfort in cookie form — perfect for holidays, weekends, or, honestly, random Tuesdays when you need a treat.
Bake a batch, pour yourself a cup of coffee (or maple latte if you’re feeling extra), and enjoy the most cozy, chewy, golden cookie moment of your life.
You can thank me later. 😌
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White Chocolate Maple Cookies for Christmas Parties
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Chewy white chocolate maple cookies made with real maple syrup and buttery sweetness.
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup white chocolate chips
½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
2. Mix butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth.
3. Add egg, yolk, and vanilla; mix well.
4. Fold in dry ingredients until combined.
5. Stir in white chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
6. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 mins.
7. Cool on rack and enjoy warm.
Notes
Use real maple syrup for best flavor. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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