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Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing for Cozy Nights

Enjoy Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing, perfect for cozy nights with a blend of rich maple syrup and brown butter icing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup Grade A Dark Color & Robust Taste preferred
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Icing
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter for browning
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons milk or plant-based milk

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla to the creamed mixture, beating until just combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix the dough.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to help maintain shape and texture.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop and roll dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden and the centers remain soft.
  9. For icing, brown butter in a saucepan, then whisk in powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
  10. Dip cooled cookies in the icing or drizzle over them, letting set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a festive touch, sprinkle cookies with flaky sea salt or chopped pecans after icing.

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