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Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

A stack of freshly baked maple cookies drizzled with a light brown glaze, resting on a white plate.
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Bake these incredibly soft maple cookies for a cozy, nostalgic treat. The rich brown butter icing takes these homemade maple treats to the next level. This is the best maple cookie recipe for fall baking.

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
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for icing)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (for icing)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 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 and vanilla extract until combined. Stir in the 1/4 cup of maple syrup.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  6. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. You want these chewy maple cookies to remain tender.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the brown butter icing: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling constantly, until the butter foams, then brown bits form at the bottom and it smells nutty. Remove from heat immediately and let cool slightly.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together the cooled brown butter, powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and milk until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add a few more drops of milk.
  10. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the brown butter maple icing over the top of each cookie. Let the icing set before serving.

Notes

  • For the chewiest cookies, slightly underbake them. They will firm up as they cool.
  • Use high-quality pure maple syrup for the best flavor in these seasonal cookie recipes.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, reduce the amount of milk used in the icing mixture.
  • You can find more cozy fall desserts on our Pinterest account.

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