Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
Deliciously soft and chewy Maple Cookies topped with rich Brown Butter Icing, perfect for weeknight desserts.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup maple syrup Use grade A maple syrup.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar For chewiness.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Essential for flavor.
Icing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar Sift for a smoother consistency.
- 1/4 cup brown butter (melted and cooled) Ensure it smells nutty.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment.
- In a bowl, beat together softened butter and brown sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Add the egg and maple syrup; mix well until smooth and glossy, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly soft.
Icing
- For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar and browned butter until smooth.
- Drizzle or spread icing over cooled cookies.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a single layer and then transfer to a freezer bag.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 6g
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