Description
These soft maple brown sugar cookies are chewy, tender, and infused with a subtle maple flavor, perfect for a comforting treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed (220g) dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) real maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until smooth and combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in optional add-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to control spreading and enhance flavor.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes is key to preventing spreading and enhancing the maple flavor. Use real maple syrup for authentic taste. Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off to avoid dense cookies. Watch baking time closely to keep cookies soft. Optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips add texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 1
Keywords: soft cookies, maple syrup cookies, brown sugar cookies, easy cookie recipe, chewy cookies, homemade treats