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Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies
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Chewy maple brown sugar cookies offer a delightful blend of rich caramel flavor and warm maple sweetness, delivering a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies are perfect for any occasion and loved by all generations.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Measure all ingredients carefully, ensuring butter is softened for easy mixing.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar until pale and fluffy. Add maple syrup and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and aromatic.
  3. Add the Egg: Thoroughly beat in the egg to bind the dough and contribute to the soft, chewy texture.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Portion and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet spaced evenly. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  6. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to set and maintain their chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use light or dark brown sugar for different depths of caramel flavor.
  • Do not overbake; remove cookies when edges firm but centers are still soft for best chewiness.
  • Room temperature butter ensures a smooth, even dough.
  • Measure flour by spooning and leveling to avoid cakey cookies.
  • For thicker, chewier cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.

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