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Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing for Cozy Days

Discover how to make Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing, a delightful autumn treat perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • ½ cup unsalted butter browned
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup can substitute with honey
  • 1 large egg no substitutes recommended
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda check freshness
  • pinch salt can be omitted for low-sodium diet
For the Brown Butter Frosting
  • ½ cup unsalted butter browned
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar or coconut sugar for less sweetness
  • splash cup milk any type, including dairy-free

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Steps to Make Cookies
  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until deep golden brown, then let cool.
  2. Combine cooled butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in a bowl; mix in egg and blend until smooth.
  3. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; stir until just combined.
  4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Cool cookies for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. For frosting, beat together browned butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
  9. Frost cooled cookies generously using a spatula or piping bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough to maintain shape and flavor. Always check that baking soda is fresh.

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