Description
Sweet maple goodness meets classic cookie charm in this maple brown sugar cookies recipe. Delicate, warmly spiced treats promise comfort and nostalgic flavor, delivering pure baking magic you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (113 grams)
- 1 large egg
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth, non-stick surface for cookie placement.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture transforms into a creamy, airy consistency with a pale, whipped texture.
- Incorporate maple syrup, a fresh egg, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring until the ingredients harmonize into a smooth, fragrant base.
- In a separate mixing vessel, combine flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients through gentle whisking.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Delicately scoop uniform portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow gentle spreading during baking.
- Transfer the cookie-laden sheet to the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges acquire a golden-brown hue.
- Remove from the oven and transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to rest and firm up, developing a perfect texture and capturing the rich maple essence.
Notes
- Swap out maple syrup for a sugar-free alternative if watching carbohydrate intake, maintaining the delightful flavor profile while reducing overall sweetness.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create perfectly shaped, uniform cookies with crisp edges.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, replace all-purpose flour with a reliable 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to ensure texture remains soft and tender.
- Enhance maple flavor by adding a touch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients, creating a warm, aromatic twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg