Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Mix in ¼ cup of pure maple syrup, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.

Scoop out portions of dough and roll them into 1-inch balls on the prepared baking sheets.

Flatten each ball gently, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers look soft.

Let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your Maple Brown Sugar Cookies and store them in an airtight container.