Maple Brown Sugar Cookies with Maple Glaze Recipe
These Maple Brown Sugar Cookies combine the rich flavors of brown sugar and pure maple syrup for a soft and flavorful treat, topped with a sweet maple glaze that perfectly complements the spice of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 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 salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non‑dairy)
- optional cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets.
- Cream butter and sugar: Cream butter and brown sugar until light (2–3 minutes). Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; add to wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined.
- Form cookies: Roll dough into 1½-inch balls, place on sheets 2 inches apart, flatten gently.
- Bake and cool: Bake 8–10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool for minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Prepare glaze and finish: Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies, and sprinkle cinnamon if desired. Let set.
Notes
- Cookies should be cooled before glazing to ensure the glaze sets properly.
- Optional cinnamon garnish adds extra spice and visual appeal.