Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

Maple Brown Sugar Cookies


As I enjoy these last days of September and last rays of sun, I am gearing up to start on Fall baking. First stop: Maple Brown Sugar Cookies. Whenever I read a food blog and the author writes "best thing I've ever made", my attention heightens. What would be your "best thing you've ever made?" I honestly couldn't name just one recipe, but I definitely know a few go-to recipes that never fail me.

'Sally's Baking Addiction' writes that these are the best cookies she's ever made. I was so curious, I tried the recipe, and they are amazing! Such an easy Fall baking recipe. The cookies were so flavorful, that I omitted the icing on the cookies. I don't like things too sugary. Yes, I said it. You probably thought I have a sugar addiction, didn't you? Be noticed that the dough needs to be chilled for 2 hours so plan in that extra time.


Maple Brown Sugar Cookies


Taste: 5 out of 5
Consistency: 5- out of 5
Overall appeal: 5- out of 5




Maple Brown Sugar Cookies: Sally's Baking Addiction

Ingredients:
- 2 and 1/3 cups (290g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g; 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) packed dark brown sugar*
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup*
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract*
- 1 cup (130g) chopped pecans*

Maple icing:
- 2 Tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 cup (112g) sifted confectioners’ sugar*
- pinch salt, to taste

Instructions:
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and brown sugar together on medium speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Add the egg and beat on high until combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract, then beat on high speed until combined.
- Pour the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, then mix on low until combined. Add the pecans, then beat on low speed until combined. Dough will be creamy and soft.
- Cover and chill the dough for 2 hours in the refrigerator (and up to 3-4 days). If chilling for longer than a few hours, though, allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking because the dough will be quite hard.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. (Always recommended for cookies.) Set aside.
- Roll cookie dough into balls, about 1.5 Tablespoons of dough per cookie. This cookie scoop is helpful. Bake each batch for 12-13 minutes until lightly browned on the sides. The centers will look very soft.
- Remove from the oven. If your warm cookies look puffy, lightly bang the pan on the counter when you remove it from the oven. That will help slightly deflate the cookies, creating lovely cracks as you see in the pictured cookies. Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the icing: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and maple syrup together, whisking occasionally. Once the butter has melted, remove from heat and whisk in the sifted confectioners’ sugar. Taste. Add a pinch of salt, if desired. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Icing will set after about 1 hour.
- Cookies stay fresh covered at room temperature for up to 1 week.


Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

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