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Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies You’ll Crave Again and Again

These Maple Brown Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and made with simple ingredients, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened; for vegan option, use dairy-free butter.
  • 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar Light brown sugar works for a milder flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup Maple extract can intensify flavor if desired.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder for chewy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond extract for a unique twist.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free 1:1 flour blend can be used without compromise.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Crucial leavening agent for perfect rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Consider using ground ginger or cardamom for variety.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Avoid substitutions for best texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Any liquid milk alternative will work.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and packed brown sugar. Beat on medium speed for about 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate pure maple syrup, a large egg, and vanilla extract into the mixture. Mix on low speed until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring on low speed until just combined.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into 1½-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  6. Flatten each ball with your palm to create a disk shape.
  7. Bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are golden brown and centers are set but still soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth to make the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the maple glaze over each cooled cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter and egg are at room temperature. To customize flavor, you can substitute ground cinnamon with ginger or cardamom.

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