Ginger Maple Glazed Cookies

Last Updated on October 19, 2025 by DIYbunker Team

These Ginger Maple Glazed Cookies are the ultimate blend of warm spice and sweet comfort. Each cookie is soft, chewy, and rich with the deep flavors of browned butter, molasses, and ginger, then finished with a silky maple glaze that adds the perfect touch of sweetness. The butterscotch chips melt into the dough for an extra layer of buttery caramel flavor that makes every bite irresistible.

They fill your kitchen with the cozy scent of ginger and maple, creating the perfect atmosphere for holiday baking. Ideal for gifting, sharing, or enjoying with a mug of tea on a chilly day, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite in your baking rotation.

Equipment

• 9×13 Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 12 minutes

Yield: 22 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 sticks unsalted butter, browned
• 1 ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup molasses
• 2 ¾ cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butterscotch chips

Maple Glaze

• ½ stick unsalted butter, softened
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a saucepan, brown 2 sticks of unsalted butter and let it cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, mix the browned butter, 1 ¼ cup dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 eggs, and ⅓ cup molasses until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold together until a thick dough forms.
7. Stir in 1 cup butterscotch chips.
8. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies evenly.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
10. Let cookies cool on a wire rack.
11. In a bowl, beat ½ stick softened unsalted butter, ⅓ cup maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
12. Gradually add 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk, mixing until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
13. Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled cookies.

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