Description
These Maple Brown Sugar Cookies are a delightful blend of rich brown sugar and pure maple syrup, producing soft, chewy cookies with a warm cinnamon undertone. Finished with a luscious maple glaze, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, ideal for any occasion or cozy snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 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 combined.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly mixed.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until the dough just comes together without over-mixing.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to develop and the dough to firm up.
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into 1.5-inch diameter balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 11-13 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, pure maple syrup, and milk until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving for a sweet, slightly sticky finish.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, chill the dough overnight.
- You can store the glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer crispier cookies, bake for an additional 2 minutes but watch closely to avoid overbaking.
- The glaze can be adjusted by adding more milk for a thinner consistency or more confectioners’ sugar for thicker icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Maple Brown Sugar Cookies, Soft Cookies, Maple Glaze, Cinnamon Cookies, Fall Cookies, Sweet Treats
