Description
These soft and chewy maple brown sugar cookies are infused with rich maple flavor and topped with a sweet maple glaze. They are easy to make from scratch and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- For the Maple Glaze:
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons Milk, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on baking sheets, flattening slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool slightly on sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk for the glaze until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and add optional cinnamon. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough to ensure a tender texture.
- Chill the dough for 15-30 minutes if it is too soft to handle.
- Bake until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft for a chewy consistency.
- Add milk to the glaze one tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 48 hours or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg