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Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Glaze

A stack of three soft maple cookies, rolled in sugar and topped with a thick caramel glaze.
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Make soft and chewy maple cookies topped with a rich brown butter glaze. This recipe uses pure maple syrup for authentic flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the Glaze: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the glaze, melt the 1/2 cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it browns and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  10. In a bowl, whisk the browned butter with the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
  11. Once cookies are cool, drizzle or dip the tops into the brown butter glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup, for the best flavor in both the cookie and the glaze.
  • For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies.
  • You can substitute cinnamon for vanilla extract in the cookie dough for a maple cinnamon flavor.

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