Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the cookies bake evenly.
Prepare Your Baking Sheet: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make for easy cleanup.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the maple syrup and beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined; don’t overmix!
Form Cookies: Use a tablespoon to scoop the dough and roll it into balls, then roll each ball in additional cinnamon-sugar for coating.
Bake: Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Enjoy: Once cooled, sink your teeth into these warm, delicious Maple Snickerdoodles. Pair them with your favorite hot beverage for an even greater treat!
