Description
Sweet maple magic meets brown sugar comfort in these irresistible maple brown sugar cookies. Delicate crumbs melt with rich caramel notes, promising a delightful journey through warm, homemade goodness you’ll savor in every heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Binding Agents:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze consistency)
- Optional: sprinkle of cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a 350F (175C) oven and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Combine softened butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl, whipping until fluffy and aerated for approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until completely smooth and uniform.
- Separately whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a clean bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently on low speed until just combined, preventing overmixing that could toughen cookie texture.
- Form dough into uniform 1 1/2-inch spheres, positioning them two inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Delicately press each dough ball using palm to create slightly flattened discs with even surfaces.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for golden edges and set centers, avoiding over-browning to maintain soft, chewy consistency.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 3-4 minutes before transferring to wire cooling rack.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until achieving a silky, drizzling consistency.
- Once cookies completely cool, elegantly drizzle maple glaze across surfaces and optionally dust with additional cinnamon.
- Let glaze set for several minutes before serving, pairing with warm beverage for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Softened butter is crucial for creamy, smooth cookie dough that blends effortlessly and creates a tender texture.
- Room temperature ingredients help achieve better cookie consistency and ensure even mixing without lumps.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, more structured cookies.
- Swap maple syrup with honey or agave for alternative flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg