Description
Soft, chewy maple brown sugar cookies glazed with a maple icing and a hint of cinnamon. A comforting and cozy treat with rich brown sugar and real maple syrup—perfect for fall baking, family gatherings, or afternoon delight.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2½ cups all‑purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Maple Glaze
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1–2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non‑dairy)
• optional cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets.
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Cream butter and brown sugar until light (2–3 minutes). Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
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Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; add to wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined.
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Roll dough into 1½-inch balls, place on sheets 2 inches apart, flatten gently.
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Bake 8–10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool for minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
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Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies, and sprinkle cinnamon if desired. Let set.
Notes
• For chewier cookies, bake a minute less and cool on sheets.
• Dough freezes well—bake directly from frozen and add time.
• Use gluten‑free 1:1 flour blend to make the recipe GF-friendly.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: oven baking
- Cuisine: American
