Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Maple Brown Sugar Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. With their irresistible chewy centers and crisp edges, these cookies are a sweet sensation that combines the rich flavors of maple syrup and dark brown sugar. Topped with a luscious homemade maple icing, each bite is an explosion of flavor and texture. Ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy nights in, or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings, these cookies promise to impress everyone around the table. Best of all, they’re easy to make, even for novice bakers!
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 for icing
- Pinch salt, to taste for icing
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and dark brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg until well combined.
- Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract; mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold in chopped pecans.
- Chill dough for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
- Cool on wire racks before drizzling with maple icing made from melted butter, maple syrup, confectioners’ sugar, and salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg