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Brown Sugar Maple Cookies

Soft Brown Sugar Maple Cookies to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

Soft Brown Sugar Maple Cookies are a chewy treat combining real maple syrup and brown sugar, perfect for autumn cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure preferred
  • ½ cup real maple syrup avoid artificial
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • splash none milk to adjust thickness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, mixing until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
  4. Fold dry mixture into wet ingredients until just combined; dough should be slightly sticky.
  5. Chill dough for at least 1 hour or overnight for better flavor and texture.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto sheets, about 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, and milk.
  10. Spread glaze over cooled cookies and sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruits. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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