Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
These delightful Maple Cookies, topped with rich Brown Butter Icing, offer a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty flavor, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter brown butter for flavor
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup use high-quality for best flavor
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the icing
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter to be browned
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns brown, then let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Icing
- For the icing, melt the butter until brown, then mix with powdered sugar, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Drizzle the brown butter icing over the cooled cookies.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will remain fresh for about a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g