Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of homemade Maple Brown Sugar Cookies, where soft, chewy cookies meet the rich sweetness of brown sugar and pure maple syrup. Enhanced with a hint of cinnamon and topped with a smooth maple glaze, these cookies are the perfect treat for fall festivities or any time you crave a comforting dessert. Simple to make and delightful to share, they offer a nostalgic taste of homemade goodness that fills your home with warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for consistency)
- Optional: a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Form dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place them on prepared sheets. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden while centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with maple syrup and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg