Maple Brown Sugar Cookies
These Maple Brown Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and have a rich, warm flavor that comes from the combination of maple syrup and brown sugar. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or as a delightful addition to any dessert platter.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 2 baking sheets
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or whisk.
- Add the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown. The centers will look slightly underbaked; they will firm up as they cool.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for additional flavor and texture.
For a stronger maple flavor, consider adding additional maple syrup, but be cautious as it may affect the dough's consistency.