Brown Sugar Maple Cookies

introduction

This easy cookie recipe makes soft, sweet treats with a clear maple taste. You mix brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, and other small items to make a mild dough. Many cooks like similar sweets like buttery pecan pie crescents for a change, but these cookies stay fast and simple.

why make this recipe

You make this recipe when you want a warm, home smell in your house. The cookies use few parts and cook fast. Kids like them. You can add a small glaze for a sweet top. If you want a deeper spice note, try a recipe like chewy maple cinnamon cookies for a change.

how to make Brown Sugar Maple Cookies

You first mix the wet stuff and then add the dry. The dough will be soft but not runny. You drop spoonfuls on a sheet and bake until the edge sets. For a different bake feel, look at one of the rich bar cookie ideas like gourmet brownie cookies.

Ingredients :

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for glaze)
• 1-2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Directions :

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, cream together the brown sugar and butter until smooth.
3. Beat in the maple syrup and egg.
4. Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set.
8. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
9. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies. Enjoy!

how to serve Brown Sugar Maple Cookies

Serve these cookies on a plain plate or with a napkin. They pair well with milk or tea. For a small board, mix them with nuts and fruits, or add a few cut squares of a nut cookie like maple pecan cookies with toasted nuts.

how to store Brown Sugar Maple Cookies

Put the cooled cookies in an airtight box. Keep them at room heat for up to four days. For more time, freeze them in a box or bag for up to two months. Thaw at room heat before you serve.

tips to make Brown Sugar Maple Cookies

Use soft butter, not melted butter, for the best feel. Do not overmix when you add the flour. Let the cookies cool before you add the glaze so the glaze will sit on top. If you like nut flavor, try a close mix like maple pecan cookies for other ideas.

variation (if any)

• Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts for a crunch.
• Mix in 1/2 cup white chocolate chips for a sweet bite.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for mild spice.

FAQs (minimum three FAQ)

Q: Can I use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar?
A: Yes. Light gives a mild taste. Dark gives a deep molasses taste.

Q: Can I skip the glaze?
A: Yes. The cookies taste good plain. The glaze adds more sweet and maple taste.

Q: Can I make the dough ahead?
A: Yes. Wrap the dough and chill up to two days. Warm to room heat before you bake.

Q: How do I know when the cookies are done?
A: The edge will set and the top will look firm. They may stay soft in the middle but they keep baking a bit after you take them out.

Conclusion

For more ideas and a close take on this kind of cookie, see Maple Brown Sugar Cookies – Sally’s Baking.

Brown Sugar Maple Cookies

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• Author: olivia
• Total Time: 27 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Soft and sweet cookies with a delightful maple flavor, perfect for pairing with milk or tea.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for glaze)
• 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, cream together the brown sugar and butter until smooth.
3. Beat in the maple syrup and egg.
4. Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set.
8. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
9. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies. Enjoy!

Notes

Use soft butter for the best texture. Don’t overmix when adding flour. Let cookies cool before glazing.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 150
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 100mg
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 20mg