Description
Maple Brown Sugar Cookies bring warmth straight from your kitchen to a cozy afternoon treat. Grab your mixing bowl and whip up these simple, sweet delights that dance with rich maple flavor and gentle sweetness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
- ½–1 cup granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Seasoning and Leavening Agents:
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Maple Glaze Ingredients:
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt 1 cup butter in a saucepan over low heat or microwave until completely liquid.
- Grab your electric mixer and blend melted butter, 1 ¾ cup light brown sugar, and ⅓ cup maple syrup until smooth.
- Crack 1 large egg into the mixture and add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, then beat until well combined.
- Whisk 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture using electric mixer, adding small amounts at a time until fully blended.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate dough for 45-60 minutes until firm.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough using tablespoon and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball completely in ½ cup granulated sugar.
- Place sugared dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until edges turn light golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to wire rack and cool completely.
- For maple glaze, melt ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup milk, 4 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in saucepan over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and gradually whisk in 2-3 cups powdered sugar until glaze reaches desired consistency.
- Drizzle cooled glaze over cookies using spoon or piping bag.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing flat, spread-out cookies and developing richer flavor.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- The maple glaze can be adjusted by adding more powdered sugar for a thicker consistency or more milk for a thinner drizzle.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes (baking cookies)
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg