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Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

These Maple Brown Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with the warm flavors of maple syrup and brown sugar, evoking nostalgic memories of cozy baking days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour You can substitute with a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise, creating a lovely fluffy texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Enhances sweetness and balances the flavors.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Choose high-quality butter for richer flavor.
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed Provides that must-have chewiness.
  • 1 large egg, room temperature Helps bind everything together.
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup The star of the show—use quality here!
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds complexity to the sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract Amplifies the maple flavor.
For the glaze
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar For the luxurious glaze topping.
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup More maple goodness for the glaze.
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Gives the glaze a glossy finish.
  • 1/4 teaspoon maple extract Swirl in more maple flavor.
  • 1 pinch kosher salt Enhances the sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine the room-temperature butter and brown sugar. Mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add in the egg and mix until just combined.
  5. Incorporate the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract. Beat on high for an additional minute.
Baking
  1. Reduce the mixer to low speed and add the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  2. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll them into balls and place them on the lined sheets, leaving space between each.
  3. Bake for 8-9 minutes until golden at the edges but still a little doughy in the center.
  4. Let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. For the glaze, whisk together confectioners' sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, maple extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  6. Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and let it set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for perfect mixing. Using real maple syrup yields the best results.