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Soft Maple Brown Sugar Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in soft and chewy maple brown sugar cookies that are irresistible and perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar light brown sugar can be used
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup substitutes include light corn syrup or agave syrup
  • 1 large egg no substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract recommended to include
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour alternative flours can change texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda do not substitute with baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt reduce if using salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon nutmeg or ginger may be substituted

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 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 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in ½ cup of pure maple syrup, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract on low until smoothly blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Gently flatten each dough ball to about ½ inch thick.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges, with slightly soft centers.
  9. Cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft and chewy. Check cookies at lower baking time to avoid dryness.

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