Description
Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweet maple flavor and rich brown sugar. These cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a delicious salted maple icing for an extra layer of flavor.
Ingredients
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For the maple brown sugar cookies:
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 2 1/3 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (60mL) pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the salted maple icing:
- 3/4 cup (100g) powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Make the maple brown sugar cookies: Add butter to a medium saucepan or skillet. Brown the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until it browns, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine brown butter and brown sugar in a bowl. Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla. Fold in the flour mixture to form dough.
- Portion out dough onto baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool on wire rack.
- Make the salted maple icing: Combine powdered sugar, salt, and maple syrup. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
