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Soft Brown Sugar Maple Cookies with Maple Icing

A chewy maple cookie with a bite taken out, showing the soft interior and white maple glaze.
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A recipe for soft, chewy maple cookies made with brown sugar for depth, topped with a simple pure maple icing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for icing)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream (optional, for icing consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of maple syrup.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and milk (if using) until smooth. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker icing or more liquid for a thinner glaze.
  10. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the maple icing over the tops. Allow the icing to set before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the butter with browned butter. Cool the browned butter before creaming it with the sugars.
  • If you prefer a chewier cookie, slightly underbake them by 1 minute.
  • Store cooled, unfrosted cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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