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Maple Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 33 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these soft and chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies that blend the rich sweetness of maple syrup with warm cinnamon spice, topped with a delicate maple glaze for the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for cozy gatherings or a comforting treat any time of year.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 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

Maple Glaze

  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, and pure maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Crack in the egg and pour in the vanilla extract, then mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully combined, creating a creamy batter.
  3. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon, ensuring the spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which could affect cookie texture.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or overnight. This chilling step enhances the flavor and firms up the dough for easier handling.
  6. Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even cooking.
  7. Form Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into 1.5-inch diameter balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
  9. Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  10. Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, and milk until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
  11. Glaze Cookies: Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon or fork, then allow the glaze to set before serving to enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and maple flavor.

Notes

  • Refrigeration is key for better flavor and dough manageability—do not skip.
  • For a stronger maple flavor, use pure maple syrup instead of maple-flavored syrup.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • Adjust cinnamon to taste for more or less spice.
  • The glaze can be thickened by adding more confectioners’ sugar if needed.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/maple-brown-sugar-cookies-recipe-4/