Why Make This Recipe
Let’s be real: we all need a little sweetness in our lives, right? Brown Sugar Maple Cookies are like a warm hug in cookie form. They bring together the cozy flavors of brown sugar and maple syrup, making them perfect for any occasion or just because you deserve a treat (totally valid reason!). Plus, who can resist a cookie with a drizzle of glaze on top? 🙌
How to Make Brown Sugar Maple Cookies
Making these cookies is easier than pie (or, in this case, cookies!). Seriously, you’ll have them whipped up in no time. Here’s the game plan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) – the cookies need a warm home.
- Cream together brown sugar and butter. Make it smooth like butter (pun intended).
- Add that glorious maple syrup and your egg. Mix it until you can’t tell what you just added.
- In another bowl, whisk together your flour, baking soda, and salt. It’s magic; trust.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mix. Spoiler alert: it will look delicious.
- Stir in some vanilla extract to take it over the top. Vanilla is basically the fairy dust of baking!
- Scoop that dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet (because cleanup is life).
- Bake those beauties for 10-12 minutes until they’re lightly golden. Your kitchen will smell like heaven!
- For the glaze, just mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, and a splash of milk until smooth. Drizzle it over your cooled cookies, and watch the magic happen.🍪✨
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the brown sugar and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the maple syrup and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies.
How to Serve Brown Sugar Maple Cookies
Grab a plate, stack those cookies high, and prepare for compliments! Serve them with a hot cup of coffee or tea, and watch your friends and family swoon. They also go great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream—icing on the cake (err, cookie) is the best! 🍦
How to Store Brown Sugar Maple Cookies
To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll hold up for about a week (but let’s be honest, they’ll probably disappear sooner than that). If you want to bank some for later, freeze them! Just make sure to wrap them snugly.
Tips to Make Brown Sugar Maple Cookies
- Use room-temperature butter for better mixing—nobody wants lumps in their cookies!
- Want more maple flavor? Add a splash more syrup. Live a little! 😜
- Don’t skip on the glazing; it adds that extra oomph your cookies crave!
Variation
Feeling adventurous? Try adding some chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough! Magic happens when you mix textures and flavors. 🚀
FAQs
1. Can I use different sugar?
Totally! You can swap brown sugar with regular white sugar, but then you’ll miss out on that rich flavor. Worth it? Not in my book!
2. How do I know when they’re done?
Look for a light golden color. They will continue to cook a bit after you take them out, so don’t overdo it!
3. Can I make this dough in advance?
Absolutely! Make the dough, refrigerate it for up to 3 days, and bake when you’re ready. Fresh cookies, ready when you are!
Now get baking, and enjoy those delicious Brown Sugar Maple Cookies!
Brown Sugar Maple Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for better mixing.
- 1/4 cup maple syrup Add more for a stronger maple flavor if desired.
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For added flavor.
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons milk Add more to achieve desired consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the brown sugar and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the maple syrup and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
Glazing
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies.
Notes
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