Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe
These chewy maple brown sugar cookies offer a perfect balance of rich maple flavor and caramel-like sweetness with a delightfully soft, chewy texture. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, they’re an ideal treat for cozy afternoons, holiday baking, or anytime you want a comforting cookie with a touch of warmth.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Hand or stand mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Beat in maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in nuts if using.
- Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Optionally, sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are just firm but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Using dark brown sugar will add a richer molasses flavor.
- To enhance maple flavor, drizzle a little pure maple syrup over cooled cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Adjust baking time slightly for softer (less time) or chewier (more time) cookies.