Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Maple Brown Sugar Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies feature a harmonious blend of rich maple syrup and brown sugar, delivering a flavor that will make your taste buds dance. With their crisp edges and chewy centers topped with smooth maple icing, they make for an irresistible dessert that pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea. Easy to make and versatile enough for holidays or casual snacking, these cookies can be prepared ahead of time, ensuring fresh-baked goodness whenever you desire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/3 cups (291g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) packed dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 cup (130g) chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter (for icing)
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup (for icing)
- 1 cup (112g) sifted confectioners’ sugar
- pinch salt, to taste (for icing)
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream softened butter and dark brown sugar until smooth; add the egg, maple syrup, vanilla, and maple extracts.
- Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; fold in chopped pecans.
- Chill dough for 2 hours (or more) in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Roll dough into balls and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes until lightly browned; cool on wire racks before icing.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt together unsalted butter and pure maple syrup while whisking occasionally. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in sifted confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Taste test; add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Drizzle icing over cooled cookies; icing will set after about one hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider substituting pecans with walnuts or almonds. Drizzle extra maple syrup over cookies before serving for a sweet touch.