Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
Indulge in the warm embrace of Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing, a delightful treat that captures the cozy essence of fall. These cookies are thick, tender, and bursting with rich maple flavor, complemented by a nutty brown butter icing that takes them to the next level. Perfect for any occasion, from busy weeknights to family gatherings, these cookies will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that invites everyone to come and enjoy. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, they are sure to become a beloved staple in your home. Bake up a batch today and share the joy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for icing)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (for icing)
- 1–2 Tbsp milk or cream (as needed for consistency)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in maple syrup.
- Add egg and vanilla; blend well. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart; bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- For icing: Brown butter in a saucepan; whisk in powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
- Once cookies cool, drizzle or dip in icing and let set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg