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Ultimate Soft and Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies with Maple Glaze

A stack of three thick maple brown sugar cookies topped with a sweet white glaze dripping down the sides.
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Make soft and chewy maple brown sugar cookies using real maple syrup. This easy recipe delivers cozy fall flavor and includes a simple maple glaze for a perfect homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt (optional, for topping)
  • For the Maple Glaze:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This step builds texture.
  2. Beat in the 1/2 cup maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps prevent spreading and deepens the flavor.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets. If desired, sprinkle the tops with coarse sea salt now.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft. These are **soft baked cookies**.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While cookies cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of milk or cream until smooth. Add more milk, half a teaspoon at a time, until you reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  11. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the maple glaze over the tops. Let the glaze set before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup, for the best caramel flavor.
  • For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them by one minute. They will firm up as they cool.
  • These cookies are excellent for holiday cookie trays and gifting when the glaze is fully set.

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