Description
Indulge in the sweet and comforting flavors of these maple cookies with a decadent maple icing. Perfect for maple lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup pure maple syrup (Grade A for best flavor)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Brown Butter Icing:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Garnish:
- Flaky sea salt or chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined. Chill the dough.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven, scoop dough onto baking sheets, and bake until golden. Let cool.
- Make the Icing: Brown butter, then mix with powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and cinnamon. Spread on cooled cookies.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with sea salt or chopped pecans.
Notes
- You can add a dash of maple extract for extra flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
