Description
Soft and chewy maple brown sugar cookies with a rich, caramel-like flavor. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Use real maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Do not overbake—cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American