Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
These soft cookies are flavored with pure maple syrup and topped with rich brown butter icing, creating a delightful treat perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Freshness is key for best flavor.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter Half cup for the cookies, browned.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cups pure maple syrup Use high-quality syrup for better flavor.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Brown Butter Icing
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter Browning enhances the flavor.
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Melt half a cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, until it turns golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine the brown sugar with the browned butter.
- Add the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
Baking
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
Icing
- In a small saucepan, melt half a cup of unsalted butter until browned.
- In a bowl, mix the browned butter with powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to three days. They can be refrigerated for a week or frozen for up to three months. Browning the butter properly enhances the flavor.