Chewy Brown Sugar Maple Cookies Recipe
Delight in these chewy brown sugar maple cookies, a perfect blend of rich maple syrup and brown sugar that creates soft, flavorful treats with a golden edge. Ideal for an American dessert classic that’s easy to bake and irresistibly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which takes about 2 to 3 minutes using an electric mixer at medium speed.
- Add Wet Flavorings: Add the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing and ensure a tender cookie texture.
- Shape Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough about two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, allowing room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft, indicating chewy texture.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For extra maple flavor, drizzle a little maple glaze on top after baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their chewy texture.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Spacing cookies at least two inches apart prevents them from sticking together while baking.
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