Brown Sugar Maple Cookies with Icing
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4.8
Brown Sugar Maple Cookies with Icing
Description
These cookies begin by creaming softened butter with brown sugar until fluffy, then mixing in maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Dry ingredients of all-purpose flour, baking soda, and ground cinnamon are added and mixed just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, preserving tenderness. The dough is scooped, rolled into balls, and flattened to about half an inch thickness before baking at 350°F for about 10 to 12 minutes. The baking time is calibrated to yield chewy cookies rather than crisp ones.
The maple glaze is prepared by mixing powdered sugar with maple syrup and a splash of milk to achieve a drizzle consistency. Once the cookies have fully cooled on the baking sheet, the glaze is spread on top and allowed to set. Optional toppings like roasted pecans or cooked bacon bits add texture and a touch of savory contrast to the sweet glaze.
This cookie recipe produces flavorful maple-sweet treats with a soft chew from the brown sugar and butter, accented by cinnamon warmth. They are suitable for casual snacking or serving alongside coffee or tea. The glaze enhances the maple presence and provides a glossy finish.
Proper storage is recommended in airtight containers at room temperature or refrigeration to preserve the soft texture. Adjusting the milk in the glaze can thin it for a smoother drizzle. Using brown sugar enhances chewiness compared to white sugar, but substitution is possible. Accurate flour measurement using spoon-and-level or a scale helps maintain cookie texture.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- ½ cup butter softened (1 stick)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Maple Glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons milk as needed
- pecan for garnish (optional, roasted chopped or crumbled cooked bacon
Instructions
Making the Maple Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350° F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and brown sugar and Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until fluffy. (you can also use a stand mixer)
- Then add the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Blend again until thoroughly mixed in, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Next, add the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon and blend just until the dry ingredients are barley mixed (careful not to over-mix)
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.
- Using the bottom of a glass or cup, press each ball down until ½” thick thick.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Careful not to over-bake or the cookies won't be a chewy.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- After the cookies have cooled, mix the ingredients for the maple glaze.
Making the Maple Glaze
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of milk and whisk together.
- Dip the cookies into the glaze and place them on a wire cooling rack to set completely. (you can also spoon the icing onto the cookies and spread gently)
- Top with chopped pecans or crumbled bacon onto the glaze before it sets.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate up to a week for longer freshness.
- For a thinner maple glaze, add an extra tablespoon of milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Ensure butter is fully softened before mixing to achieve better dough texture.
- Brown sugar contributes to chewier cookies; white sugar can be used but alters texture and flavor.
- Measure flour by spooning and leveling or using a food scale to avoid overly dense cookies.
- Cinnamon can be omitted or replaced with pumpkin pie spice for varied flavor profiles.
- Optional toppings like chopped pecans or cooked bacon add complementary texture and taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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