Maple Brown Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ⅓ call-purpose flour
spooned & leveled
- 1 tspbaking soda
- ¼ tspsalt
- ½ cunsalted butter
softened to room temperature
- 1 cpacked dark brown sugar
- 1 largeegg
at room temperature
- ⅓ cpure maple syrup
- 1 tsppure vanilla extract
- 1 tspmaple extract
- 1 cchopped pecans
optional
- maple icing
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- ⅓ cpure maple syrup
- 1 csifted confectioners’ sugar
- to tastesalt
Directions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and creamy (about 3 minutes).
- 3
Add egg and beat until combined. Scrape down bowl as needed.
- 4
Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract. Beat until fully incorporated.
- 5
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
- 6
Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (up to 3 days).
- 7
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- 8
Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon-sized balls (about 35g each) and place 3 inches apart on baking sheets.
- 9
Bake for 12–13 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden. Centers will still look soft.
- 10
Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
Make the icing: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter with maple syrup, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat, whisk in confectioners’ sugar and salt until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let icing set for 1 hour.
Maple Brown Sugar Cookies
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About this Recipe
Looking for the perfect cookie to capture the cozy essence of autumn? These Maple Brown Sugar Cookies deliver an unparalleled blend of chewy texture, crisp edges, and rich maple goodness that's pure fall comfort.
What sets these Maple Brown Sugar Cookies apart is their deeply developed flavor, thanks to an essential chill time that lets the maple and brown sugar notes truly meld. The combination of pure maple syrup and maple extract ensures an authentic, robust maple taste, perfectly balanced by the sweet, dark brown sugar. Plus, the optional crunchy pecans add a delightful textural contrast to the soft, chewy interior and crisp edges.
Prepare yourself for a truly irresistible treat. Each bite of these cookies offers a harmonious symphony of textures – a slightly crisp edge yielding to a wonderfully chewy center. The dominant flavor is a rich, comforting maple, deepened by the molasses notes from the dark brown sugar. The optional addition of pecans provides a satisfying crunch, complementing the smooth, sweet maple icing that crowns each cookie. This is a dessert designed to evoke warmth and nostalgia, perfect for those cooler days when you crave something genuinely comforting. While they require a bit of patience for chilling, the resulting depth of flavor and ideal texture are well worth it, culminating in a tender, flavorful cookie with a luxurious finish.
The recipe includes chopped pecans as an optional addition. If you prefer a nut-free cookie, simply omit them from the dough; the cookies will still be wonderfully chewy and full of maple and brown sugar flavor.
These Maple Brown Sugar Cookies are the quintessential fall dessert, ideal for cozy afternoons with a cup of coffee or tea, or as a delightful addition to your holiday cookie platter. Their comforting flavors make them a welcome treat for any gathering or a simple indulgence.