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Soft and Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies with Maple Glaze

A stack of three soft maple brown sugar cookies topped with a sweet white glaze, sitting on a white plate.
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Make these soft and chewy maple brown sugar cookies for a comforting, homemade treat. They feature rich maple flavor balanced with deep brown sugar notes and are finished with a simple maple glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1-2 teaspoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This step builds the texture for your soft baked cookies.
  3. Beat in the maple syrup and vanilla extract until combined. Add the egg and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, if using.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. You can chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. These are your chewy cookie recipes base.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Add milk or cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
  10. Once cookies are cool, drizzle or spread the homemade maple glaze over the tops. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Use real maple syrup for the best flavor in these maple dessert recipes.
  • For a variation, add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to the dough for maple cinnamon cookies with crunch.
  • These cookies are excellent for holiday cookie trays or as cookie recipe for gifting.

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