Description
Indulge in the exquisite simplicity of Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing, marrying warm maple flavors with a luxurious brown butter glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for icing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the room-temperature butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, place rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown with a nutty aroma, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the browned butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle or spread the brown butter icing over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality maple syrup for the richest flavor. Cool the brown butter completely before adding it to the icing for best consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg