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Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
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Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing are tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies infused with rich maple syrup and finished with a nutty brown butter icing. Perfectly soft and flavorful, these cookies combine the warmth of autumn flavors with simple pantry ingredients to create a comforting treat ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients and Sugars

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • Reserved browned butter (from above)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Brown Butter: Melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, swirling the pan frequently, until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and set aside some browned butter to use in the icing.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients and Sugars: In another bowl, stir together the browned butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Add Dry to Wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently just until combined to maintain a tender dough.
  5. Bake the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned but centers remain soft.
  6. Prepare the Brown Butter Icing: Whisk together powdered sugar with the reserved browned butter until smooth and creamy. Spread or drizzle the icing onto the slightly cooled cookies for a decadent finish.

Notes

  • Use genuine maple syrup for authentic and rich maple flavor.
  • Brown the butter slowly and remove from heat at a golden color to avoid burning and bitterness.
  • Allow cookies to cool slightly before icing to maintain smooth, glossy icing.
  • Remove cookies from oven as soon as edges turn golden to keep a soft, chewy texture.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and consistent texture.

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Keywords: soft maple cookies, brown butter icing, maple syrup cookies, autumn cookie recipe, soft baked cookies

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