Description
Soft, fluffy maple cookies topped with a rich brown butter icing perfectly sweet, cozy, and full of warm maple flavor for the ultimate fall-inspired treat.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
For the Brown Butter Icing:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk (plus more as needed)
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined.
6. Scoop dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon portions and place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft. Cool completely before icing.
8. To make the icing, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until golden and nutty, about 4–5 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth and spreadable.
10. Frost cooled cookies and let icing set before serving.
Notes
Use real maple syrup for the best flavor — not pancake syrup.
If icing thickens too much, add a splash of milk to loosen it.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: maple cookies, brown butter icing, soft maple cookies, fall baking, frosted cookies