Soft & Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies (Easy Recipe)
These cozy maple brown sugar cookies bake up with plush, chewy centers and lightly crisp edges—finished with a silky maple glaze. Pure maple syrup and packed brown sugar deliver deep, caramel‑maple flavor in under an hour.
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone mats
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Cookie scoop
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1-2 tbsp milk (any kind) as needed for consistency
Optional Garnish
- ground cinnamon a small sprinkle
Instructions
- Preheat: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- Cream: Beat softened butter and packed brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2–3 minutes. Scrape bowl; mix in maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Dry mix: In a separate bowl whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Combine: Add dry ingredients to wet on low speed just until the flour disappears. Do not overmix.
- Shape: Scoop 1½-inch balls (about 1½ tbsp each), spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten tops with your palm or a glass.
- Bake: 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers look set. Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with maple syrup (thick). Add milk 1 tbsp at a time to reach a smooth, pourable glaze.
- Finish: Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies; optionally sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon. Let set 15–20 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
For chewiest cookies, slightly underbake—they firm as they cool. Use pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup) for best flavor. If dough seems too soft to roll, chill 15 minutes.