Maple Brown Sugar Cookies
Soft and sweet cookies filled with comforting maple flavors, perfect for enjoying with a warm cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (for consistency)
- optional a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed.
- Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on the baking sheets, flattening each ball gently.
Baking
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Making the Glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and optionally sprinkle with cinnamon.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage. Shortcuts include using pre-mixed cookie dough and ready-made glaze.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 10g
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