Description
Soft and chewy Brown Sugar Maple Cookies infused with warm maple syrup flavor and caramel-like sweetness from brown sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- 3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- 4. Add egg, egg yolk, maple syrup, and vanilla, whisking until combined.
- 5. Gradually stir in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- 6. Scoop dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- 7. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- 8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For stronger maple flavor, use Grade B maple syrup or add 1/2 tsp maple extract.
- Drizzle with a maple glaze made of powdered sugar and maple syrup for extra indulgence.
- Cookies stay soft for up to 5 days in an airtight container, or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: brown sugar maple cookies, chewy cookies, fall baking