Hubby’s Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Hubby’s Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Hubby's Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies are the epitome of the PERFECT cookie—soft, chewy, and ready to devour in just 20 minutes! Picture the warmth of maple and the sweet, gooey goodness of chocolate in every delicious bite. Whether you're a cookie enthusiast or simply craving a comforting homemade dessert, this cookie recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Gluten-free option.
The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
You've likely picked up on my love for all things cookies--- And these Hubby’s Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies? They practically scream DELICIOUS in just a few words. I'm totally a cookie addict! If there are freshly baked cookies in my house, they're usually all gone in the same day. Haha—my husband loves them so much I had to name them after him! It's become a sweet little tradition around here.
There's just something magical about holding a perfectly baked cookie in one hand and your favorite glass of milk (homemade coconut or oat milk, anyone?) Maple syrup is like a magical secret ingredient that I almost wish I hadn't discovered—because, folks, I'm not joking when I say I've been whipping up these cookies like twice a week!
Let's be honest, who can resist the classic charm of soft melted chocolate right? Whelp, if you're a major ooey, gooey cookie fan, then you need to try these Oversized Crinkled Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cookies, Chewy Brown Butter Pecan Cookies, and Big Bakery-Style Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies next! They're my beloved family favorites.
But back to these Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies--- They will be your go-to for any occasion-- just the right amount of sweetness, chunkiness, softness + chocolate gooeyness! AND is altogether easy to make—using simple ingredients. It’s a win, win situation—believe me! A flavor that's beyond mouthwatering – Perfect for beginner bakers, fool-proof + incredibly delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Jump to:
- The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
- How To Make Hubby’s Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Ingredients
- The Secret To Chewy + Crisp Cookies
- What is the Banging Process?
- To Chill Or Not To Chill Cookie Dough?
- Tips for Making the Best Cookies EVERY TIME
- Why You Will LOVE These Soft + Chewy Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
- What Should The Cookie Dough Feel Like?
- How to Serve Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Add In Ideas
- Hubby’s Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies Q + A's
- More Delicious Sweet Treats
- MADE OUR RECIPE(S)?
- Hubby’s Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
How To Make Hubby’s Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies take just about 20 minutes (in total) to whip up. I've already been through the learning curve for you, so fear not! You’ll need a few important ingredients to achieve the thick, chewy texture perfectly, with NO CHILL time required, then bake them to perfection!
Ingredients
Before we dive into this Hubby’s Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe, let me share the list of ingredients you'll need to achieve the thick, chewy texture perfectly:
COOKIES:
- All-purpose flour: I use Bob's Red Mill or King Arthur Flour all-purpose (organic). For GF, just substitute with GF all-purpose flour or 1-to-1 GF Baking flour.
- Baking soda: Acts as a leavening agent for a bit of rise.
- Baking powder: Adds additional leavening for a softer texture.
- Ground cinnamon. Helps to enhance the chocolate flavor in these cookies. Just a pinch!
- Unsalted butter, softened: Make sure it's room temp not cold!
- Brown sugar: Sweetens the dough and aids in spreading.
- Large egg, at room temperature: Acts as a binding agent for the dough.
- Pure maple syrup. The delicious not-so-secret ingredient that makes these SO GOOD!
- Vanilla extract. I find the brand Nielsen-Massey to be amazing and of such good quality!
- Chopped chocolate. I use premium chocolate bars from Ghirardelli or Hu Kitchen and chop them roughly into medium-sized pieces. You can also use chocolate chips as well.
- Salt. I love sprinkling a little salt atop, it makes the cookie flavor really pop!
SHOP MY FAVORITE TOOLS FOR BAKING, ESPECIALLY FOR THESE COOKIES!
Here, I’ve curated a list of baking essentials that I use to achieve my favorite baked goods, especially with these Hubby’s Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies. Everything from my fave loaf pan, wooden spoons, parchment paper, and more. SEE THEM HERE!
The Secret To Chewy + Crisp Cookies
SHORT ANSWER: THE BANGING PROCESS.
The trick about everything is in the banging. During the baking process, you have to bang the baking sheet with your cookies a few times before they are fully baked. Therefore, the “crinkling” comes as a result of the center of the cookies falling inward, pushing the rest of it outward. I know, it sounds pretty crazy, but it’s so cool!
Combining this “crinkling” process with the flavor combo of chocolate + maple cookies is like "Heaven on Earth" with each bite.
What is the Banging Process?
The trick with how beautiful these bakery-style cookies look is in the banging. While this process is optional (and you prefer chunky, dome-like cookies), I definitely like doing it a bit to flatten them and have them spread out a bit more.
WHO CREATED THIS BANGING METHOD, EXACTLY?
I originally saw the “crinkled” cookie recipe about 2-3 years ago in the New York Times, which was originally by Sarah Keiffer, a baker and blogger of The Vanilla Bean Blog.
To Chill Or Not To Chill Cookie Dough?
OK, so I know this maple cookie recipe doesn't call for chilling... But if you have extra time when it comes to making the best cookies, chilling your dough or not chilling it makes a difference in the results of the actual cookie once it's baked! Here are the benefits -
BETTER TEXTURE
- The #1 reason why you should chill your dough is to prevent your cookies from spreading too much---which results in a thinner, more crispy cookie. If you want a chewy on the outside soft on the inside cookie then chilling is key!
MORE FLAVOR
- Chilled cookie dough creates more flavor (and a more beautiful color) based on it becoming more hydrated----- This happens from the dry ingredients gaining moisture from the wet ingredients.
So, if you're thinking of chilling your dough, you can do so in as little as 30 minutes and as much as 2 hours (the best results).
Tips for Making the Best Cookies EVERY TIME
Baking the best cookies is kind of like a science, however, I've gathered a few tips that have helped me to master them over the years:
TIP 1: SOFTEN YOUR BUTTER.
This is a must! In the past, I never understood how important this step was, but I've now realized that it is. I like to let my butter sit out for at least 1-2 hours so that it's the softest it can get without melting. If you forget to leave your butter out, I sometimes add hot water to a glass, pour it out, and then add the butter to that heated glass for a few minutes and it works!
TIP 2: CREAM THE BUTTER.
Yet another step that I often overlooked, however, creaming your butter with a mixer until pale and fluffy, helps to make the most softest cookies ever!
TIP 3: ALWAYS, ALWAYS USE PARCHMENT PAPER!
I can't stress this enough. Lining your baking sheet with parchment makes things seamless and prevents your cookies from browning too quickly and sticking to the pan.
TIP 4: ADD IN THE FLOUR IN BATCHES.
We might think that dumping in all the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients at once might seem right, but it's not the best thing to do. I definitely recommend adding in the flour/dry ingredients in increments, mixing as you add to create a nicely combined batter without having to over-mix.
TIP 5: FOLD IN ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS.
Never use a mixer when adding in the additional ingredients like the chopped chopped chocolate, chocolate chips, etc. For one----you risk breaking the ingredients up into small pieces while mixing and two----again, you end up making the chocolate melt (if using in a cookie) or get a little moist, which affects the batter. Simply fold in any added ingredients by hand a few times and you're done!
Why You Will LOVE These Soft + Chewy Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Super soft, chewy + downright heavenly.
- The touch of rich maple syrup adds a whole new level of deliciousness to these cookies.
- Ready in just 20 minutes, because who wants to wait long for cookie goodness?
- Hubby approved--- Named after my husband who can't get enough—proof of their irresistible charm!
- The smell of these cookies baking is practically a form of self-care.
- These cookies are perfect any time--Late-night cravings, meet your match.
- Minimal ingredients + Easy steps.
- Delicious with EVERY. SINGLE. BITE.
What Should The Cookie Dough Feel Like?
- Coherent + holds its shape: The dough should still hold its shape and be cohesive enough to form into balls or drop onto a baking sheet. It shouldn't be overly wet or runny.
- Easy to handle: You should be able to handle the dough easily without it sticking too much to your hands. If it feels too sticky, you can refrigerate it for a short while to firm it up.
How to Serve Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
I personally think fresh + warm is always the absolute best-- not to mention the delicious smell wafting through the house. They are also AMAZING with ice cream, either in a bowl or as an ice cream sandwich. Try with No-Churn Butter Pecan Ice Cream for a hit of pecan goodness or No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream for my vanilla lovers! These cookies are also perfect for topping atop delicious lattes like this Iced Vanilla Latte or Caramel Biscoff Cookie Butter Iced Latte for the ultimate indulgence!
Add In Ideas
While these cookies are absolutely delicious on their own, for an extra crunch—why not throw in some irresistible additions? I like to add in --
- Nuts like pecans, walnuts, macadamia + hazelnuts work great!
- Coffee--- These Espresso Rye Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are so mouthwateringly good.
- Pretzels. It's sweet + salty heaven!
- Butterscotch. Try out these Oversized Crinkled Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cookies!
- Coconut
- White chocolate
Hubby’s Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies Q + A's
Once properly stored in an air-tight container, cookies last for 3-4 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a little longer. But let's be honest, they're usually gone before you know it!---Reheat slightly (a few seconds) in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave when ready to serve.
Yup! You can also freeze your cookie dough (once formed into a ball) so that you can store them longer and bake as needed.
Yes! To make more cookies, simply double or triple the amount of ingredients!
If the dough appears too wet or sticky, add a little more flour (1 tablespoon at a time); However, if the dough appears too dry (add 1 tablespoon of butter at a time).
Absolutely! You can substitute the all-purpose flour with GF all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour if you’re avoiding gluten.
More Delicious Sweet Treats
Now that you've fallen in love with Hubby’s Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe, put your baking skills to good use with these other amazing dessert recipes:
- Chewy Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
- Homemade Baked Eggnog Donuts
- Salted Caramel Apple Crisp
- Vegan Orange Cranberry Bread
- Biscoff Banana Pudding with Caramel
- Southern-Style Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls
- Oversized Crinkled Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cookies
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Hubby’s Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
COOKIES:
- 2 cups organic all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened at room temp.
- ¾ cup organic brown sugar
- 1 large organic egg, at room temp.
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chopped chocolate, premium (You can also use chocolate chips if desired)
Instructions
TO MAKE THE COOKIES:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add in the softened butter and sugar, beating them together using a hand mixer (or electric stand mixer) until the mixture looks smooth and fluffy. Add in the maple syrup, egg and vanilla, and continue to mix until combined.
- In a bowl, add together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon, whisking together until combined.
- With the mixer on low-speed, add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the mixture becomes smooth, moistened, and holds together well. Fold in ¾ the amount of chopped chocolate.
- Using a medium-size scoop, scoop (about 2 Tbsps or so) each cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1-2 inches between each cookie for spreading when they bake. Lightly press down on each cookie to help it spread nicely. Add the remaining ¼ amount of chopped chocolate, pressing them in each cookie slightly----for extra fudge.
BAKE THE COOKIES:
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes (checking it after about 10 minutes), or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and cool cookies onto the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them unto a cooling rack to cool completely. NOTE: For the perfect shape, place a large enough cup or biscuit cutter over each cookie while still warm, spinning them around the cookie slightly until it gets to be a nice circular shape.
- Enjoy with your favorite glass of milk, coffee, or tea.
- Bon Appetit!
Tips & Tricks
- STORAGE: Once properly stored in an air-tight container, cookies last for 3-4 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a little longer. Reheat slightly (a few seconds) in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave when ready to serve.
- FREEZE: You can also freeze your cookie dough (once formed into a ball) so that you can store them longer and bake as needed.
- BANGING METHOD: I love making my cookies chunky, however, if you chose to use the “banging method” in this recipe to avoid cookies from being too puffy, it’s definitely optional-----this is only needed if you decide to chill the dough prior to baking.
- LARGER BATCHES: To make more cookies, simply double or triple the amount of ingredients!
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amazing recipe! my family loved them
I made them and was eating with coffee in under 30 minutes
thank you.
Hi Van! Wow---I'm so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed these cookies! Thanks so much for giving them a try! 🙂