Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Maple Brown Sugar Cookies, a perfect blend of chewy centers and crisp edges that are sure to warm your heart. Infused with rich maple syrup and enhanced by crunchy pecans, these cookies offer a unique twist on classic treats. Ideal for holiday gatherings, casual snacks, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, this easy recipe ensures that bakers of all skill levels can create a batch of these delicious cookies. Just remember to chill the dough for at least 2 hours to achieve the best texture and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for icing)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (for icing)
- 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch of salt (for icing)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and dark brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and creamy (about 3 minutes).
- Add in the egg and beat on high speed until combined (about 30 seconds). Scrape down sides as needed.
- Mix in pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract until blended (about 1 minute).
- Pour the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture and beat on low speed until just combined. Add in chopped pecans and mix until incorporated. The dough should be creamy and soft.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls and place them about 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–13 minutes, watching for lightly browned edges with soft centers. Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt unsalted butter with pure maple syrup while whisking occasionally. Once melted, remove from heat; whisk in sifted confectioners’ sugar and salt. Taste icing.
- Drizzle icing over cooled cookies and allow it to set for about an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg