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Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

Maple Brown Sugar Cookies: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delight

Delight in the warmth of Maple Brown Sugar Cookies, a soft, chewy treat perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark impacts flavor depth.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Essential for maple flavor; substitutes allowed.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Replace with gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor; adjust if using salted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth to flavor.
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans work well.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Use dark or white chocolate if desired.
  • Spices Cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice for flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Maple Brown Sugar Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add 1/4 cup of maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, blending on low speed for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Incorporate 1 large egg and beat until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, removing when edges are lightly golden yet centers look soft.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overbake to maintain a soft center.

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