Description
Delightfully soft and chewy cookies infused with rich maple flavor, topped with nutty brown butter icing.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A Dark recommended)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (to brown)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1–2 Tbsp milk or cream (as needed for consistency)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Flaky sea salt or chopped toasted pecans (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl, then add the maple syrup and beat until combined.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, beating just until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients on low speed and mix until no flour streaks remain.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 3 days).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set. Let them cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- In a light-colored saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat until it develops brown flecks and a nutty aroma. Pour into a heatproof bowl to stop cooking.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and optional cinnamon. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until icing is thick but pourable.
- Once cookies are cool, dip or drizzle them with icing and sprinkle with flaky sea salt or toasted pecans. Allow to set for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use softened butter and chill the dough to maintain shape and enhance flavor. Grade A Dark maple syrup is recommended for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg