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Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

These Maple Brown Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and rich with cozy maple flavor. Sweetened with dark brown sugar and pure maple syrup, then finished with crunchy pecans, they’re perfect for fall baking or anytime you want a warm, comforting cookie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and creamy.
  3. Beat in the egg, then mix in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.
  5. Cover and chill the dough for at least 2 hours to prevent spreading.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12–13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra maple flavor, drizzle cooled cookies with a simple maple glaze made from powdered sugar and maple syrup.