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Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
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Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing. These delightful treats combine soft, chewy cookie texture with the rich essence of pure maple syrup and the nutty depth of brown butter. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings at home, these cookies are a sweet sensation that everyone will love. Their simple ingredients make them easy to whip up, while the unique flavor profile keeps your taste buds dancing.

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 browning)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (for icing)
  • 1–2 Tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • flaky sea salt or chopped toasted pecans (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla to the creamed mixture; mix until just combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until dough is soft but not overmixed. Chill for at least one hour.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
  7. Bake for about 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly set.
  8. For icing, brown remaining butter in a saucepan; whisk in powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
  9. Dip cooled cookies in icing and sprinkle with flaky salt or pecans before letting them set.

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