Description
Delight in the rich, cozy flavors of these Maple Brown Sugar Cookies. Soft and chewy, they combine the warm sweetness of brown sugar with the distinctive taste of pure maple syrup for a perfect fall or holiday treat. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your cookie dough.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the pure maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until everything is fully combined and smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon for even distribution of flavors.
- Combine dry and wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten each dough ball using your palm or the bottom of a glass to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges just start to turn a light golden color.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an intensified maple flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of maple extract to the wet ingredients.
- These cookies maintain a soft and chewy texture, making them ideal for fall or holiday baking.
- Consider drizzling the cooled cookies with a maple glaze for an elegant and flavorful finish.
