🎉 Introduction
The holiday season is all about warmth, comfort, and flavors that make you feel right at home. White Chocolate Dipped Chewy Maple Cookies bring together the cozy sweetness of maple with the smooth, creamy decadence of white chocolate—topped off with cheery holly berry sprinkles for the ultimate Christmas treat.
These cookies have a soft, chewy center with just the right amount of maple flavor, making them perfect for gifting, cookie exchanges, or enjoying alongside a hot cup of tea or cocoa. Dipping them in white chocolate not only adds a festive flair but also balances the richness of the cookie with a delicate sweetness.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls (large and small)
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Electric mixer (hand or stand mixer)
- Rubber spatula
- Light-colored baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Food scale (for even cookie sizing)
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler (for melting chocolate)
🛒 Ingredients
Culinary Aids & Spices:
- Holly berry sprinkles (for decoration)
Savory Crackers & Biscuits:
- 1 batch maple cinnamon cookies (chewy style, such as the recipe by Cooking with Carlee)
Other:
- White chocolate melting wafers (enough for dipping cookies)
- Light-colored baking sheets
- Food scale (optional, for portioning dough evenly)
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Cookies
- Bake a batch of chewy maple cinnamon cookies according to your recipe. Allow them to cool completely before dipping.
Step 2: Melt the White Chocolate
- Place white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Alternatively, melt in a double boiler over low heat.
Step 3: Dip the Cookies
- Hold each cooled cookie by one side and dip halfway into the melted white chocolate.
- Gently shake off excess chocolate for a smooth finish.
Step 4: Add Festive Sprinkles
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle holly berry decorations on the dipped section.
Step 5: Set & Serve
- Place dipped cookies on a parchment-lined tray.
- Allow chocolate to set at room temperature (or refrigerate briefly for quicker setting).
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 24 cookies (depending on recipe batch size)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (after baking cookies)
- Chocolate Dip Time: 15 minutes
- Setting Time: 20–30 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature:
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer:
- Freeze baked (undipped) cookies for up to 2 months. Dip in chocolate after thawing.
No reheating required—serve at room temperature.
🥄 Variations
- Milk or Dark Chocolate Dip: Swap white chocolate for a deeper flavor.
- Cranberry Garnish: Sprinkle finely chopped dried cranberries instead of holly sprinkles.
- Nutty Twist: Add crushed pecans to the chocolate coating before it sets.
- Maple Glaze Drizzle: Skip dipping and drizzle maple glaze for a lighter coating.
- Snowflake Sprinkles: Use winter-themed sprinkles for a broader seasonal appeal.
- Half & Half Dip: Dip one half in white chocolate and drizzle dark chocolate over it.
- Mini Cookies: Make bite-sized versions for party trays.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use store-bought cookies?
Yes—choose soft maple cookies for best results.
2. Do I need to temper the white chocolate?
No—melting wafers are formulated to set without tempering.
3. Can I use white chocolate chips?
Yes—add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening for smoother melting.
4. How do I keep the chocolate from seizing?
Avoid contact with water or steam while melting.
5. Can I make them ahead?
Yes—dip and decorate up to 3 days before serving.
6. Can I add maple extract to the chocolate?
Yes—just use oil-based flavoring to avoid seizing.
7. Why light-colored baking sheets?
They help prevent overbrowning when baking the cookies.
8. Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely—ideal for holiday gifting.
9. Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes—use a gluten-free cookie base.
10. Can kids help with decorating?
Definitely—it’s a fun and mess-friendly activity.
🏁 Conclusion
These White Chocolate Dipped Chewy Maple Cookies are the perfect blend of festive charm and comforting flavor. The chewy maple base pairs beautifully with smooth white chocolate, and the holly berry sprinkles add just the right touch of Christmas magic. Whether they’re for a cookie swap, holiday dessert table, or a cozy night in, these treats are sure to spread joy.
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Method
- Bake a batch of chewy maple cinnamon cookies according to your recipe. Allow them to cool completely before dipping.
- Place white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Alternatively, melt in a double boiler over low heat.
- Hold each cooled cookie by one side and dip halfway into the melted white chocolate.
- Gently shake off excess chocolate for a smooth finish.
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle holly berry decorations on the dipped section.
- Place dipped cookies on a parchment-lined tray.
- Allow chocolate to set at room temperature (or refrigerate briefly for quicker setting).
Notes
Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freezer: Freeze baked (undipped) cookies for up to 2 months. Dip in chocolate after thawing. No reheating required—serve at room temperature. 🥄 Variations
Milk or Dark Chocolate Dip: Swap white chocolate for a deeper flavor. Cranberry Garnish: Sprinkle finely chopped dried cranberries instead of holly sprinkles. Nutty Twist: Add crushed pecans to the chocolate coating before it sets. Maple Glaze Drizzle: Skip dipping and drizzle maple glaze for a lighter coating. Snowflake Sprinkles: Use winter-themed sprinkles for a broader seasonal appeal. Half & Half Dip: Dip one half in white chocolate and drizzle dark chocolate over it. Mini Cookies: Make bite-sized versions for party trays. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use store-bought cookies?
Yes—choose soft maple cookies for best results. 2. Do I need to temper the white chocolate?
No—melting wafers are formulated to set without tempering. 3. Can I use white chocolate chips?
Yes—add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening for smoother melting. 4. How do I keep the chocolate from seizing?
Avoid contact with water or steam while melting. 5. Can I make them ahead?
Yes—dip and decorate up to 3 days before serving. 6. Can I add maple extract to the chocolate?
Yes—just use oil-based flavoring to avoid seizing. 7. Why light-colored baking sheets?
They help prevent overbrowning when baking the cookies. 8. Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely—ideal for holiday gifting. 9. Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes—use a gluten-free cookie base. 10. Can kids help with decorating?
Definitely—it’s a fun and mess-friendly activity. 🏁 Conclusion
These White Chocolate Dipped Chewy Maple Cookies are the perfect blend of festive charm and comforting flavor. The chewy maple base pairs beautifully with smooth white chocolate, and the holly berry sprinkles add just the right touch of Christmas magic. Whether they’re for a cookie swap, holiday dessert table, or a cozy night in, these treats are sure to spread joy.
