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Brown Sugar Maple Cookies

Brown Sugar Maple Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Brown Sugar Maple Cookies are a delightful treat with a soft and chewy texture, topped with a rich maple glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Soft Butter Use room temperature butter for easy creaming with sugar.
  • 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture for depth of flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Real Maple Syrup Essential for authentic maple flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the mixture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately to prevent dense cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensures cookies rise perfectly.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Key for chewy texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Maple Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Combine with powdered sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon Melted Butter Adds richness.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk Adjusts consistency of glaze.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until combined.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture without overmixing.
  5. Chill the dough covered for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough into balls and place on baking tray.
  7. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  9. Mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, and milk until smooth.
  10. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid refrigerating glazed cookies to maintain texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze unglazed cookies for up to 3 months.

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