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Delicious soft maple cookies topped with rich brown butter icing

Best way to grow 5 Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

These soft maple cookies are a delightful treat with a rich brown butter icing. Perfect for a cozy afternoon or sharing with friends and family, they offer a comforting sweetness and a hint of nutty flavor from the browned butter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Wire rack
  • Small saucepan

Ingredients
  

Cookies

  • 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Maple extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Brown Butter Icing

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

For the Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, maple extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Brown Butter Icing

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty. Be careful not to burn it.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the browned butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • If the icing is too thick, add more milk a teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. If it's too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
  • Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread or drizzle the brown butter icing over them.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg into the cookie dough. Make sure your butter is truly softened for creaming, and avoid overmixing the dough for the softest cookies.