Description

Soft, chewy cookies with a perfect balance of caramelized brown sugar and subtle maple syrup flavor, made with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups (300g) packed brown sugar (dark preferred)
¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
Optional: ½ cup (60g) chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

Instructions

Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl until creamy and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with a hand mixer.
Mix in the maple syrup, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring on low speed or folding by hand just until combined. Fold in nuts if using.
Optional: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to reduce spreading and improve texture.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and just starting to brown but centers still look soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough is optional but recommended for better texture and less spreading. Use real maple syrup for authentic flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft. Reheat in microwave for 10-15 seconds if hardened. Dough can be frozen before baking; bake from frozen adding a couple extra minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 13
Sodium: 90
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 3.5
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 0.5
Protein: 2

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