Description
These Maple Brown Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and infused with rich maple syrup and warm cinnamon. Topped with a sweet maple glaze, these cookies are the perfect fall treat! With a buttery texture and deep brown sugar flavor, they’re great for holiday baking or cozy autumn days.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Maple Glaze:
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until combined.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
3. Chill the Dough
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) for best results.
4. Bake the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into 1.5-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
5. Make the Maple Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
- Stronger Maple Flavor: Use Grade A Dark maple syrup for a deeper taste.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes.
- Extra Toppings: Sprinkle with chopped pecans or flaky sea salt for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
