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Maple Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe

Maple Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe
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These Maple Brown Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balance the warmth of maple with the rich sweetness of brown sugar. The soft and chewy texture, along with a hint of pecans, makes these cookies irresistible for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 and 1/3 cups (291g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) packed dark brown sugar*
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup*
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract*
  • 1 cup (130g) chopped pecans*

Icing:

  • 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup (112g) sifted confectioners’ sugar*
  • pinch salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream the wet ingredients: Using a hand or stand mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract. Beat until combined.
  3. Mix the dough: Combine dry and wet ingredients. Add pecans. Mix until creamy and soft.
  4. Chill the dough: Cover and chill the dough for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  5. Preheat and bake: Preheat oven. Roll dough into balls and bake for 12-13 minutes.
  6. Cool the cookies: Cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Make the icing: Melt butter and maple syrup. Whisk in confectioners’ sugar. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

  • For best results, use real maple syrup for authentic flavor.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before icing to prevent melting.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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Keywords: Maple Brown Sugar Cookies, Maple Cookies, Brown Sugar Cookies, Chewy Cookies

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