Description
Maple Brown Sugar Cookies bring warmth straight from grandma’s kitchen to your home, creating sweet memories with each delightful bite. Grab your mixing bowl and prepare for a classic treat that whispers comfort and nostalgia with rich, caramelized flavors.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Cream 113 grams (½ cup) softened unsalted butter with 200 grams (1 cup) packed light brown sugar using an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
- Incorporate 60 ml (¼ cup) pure maple syrup, 1 large egg, and 5 ml (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Beat until everything blends smoothly.
- Separately whisk 240 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour, 2.5 grams (½ teaspoon) baking soda, 1.5 grams (¼ teaspoon) salt, and optional 2.5 grams (1 teaspoon) ground cinnamon in a clean bowl.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms. Stop stirring once no flour streaks remain.
- Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes at 4°C (40°F). Chilling helps cookies maintain shape and intensifies flavor.
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 15 ml (1 tablespoon) sized balls. Position them 5 cm (2 inches) apart on prepared sheet.
- Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 9-11 minutes until edges turn light golden brown.
- Remove from oven and rest cookies on baking sheet for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to help cookies maintain their shape and prevent spreading during baking.
- Use dark brown sugar for a deeper, richer maple flavor that complements the maple syrup perfectly.
- Measure flour correctly by gently spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling with a knife to avoid dense, tough cookies.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, which will keep the texture soft and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg