Nothing says fall like the cozy flavors of brown sugar and maple syrup baked into a soft, chewy cookie. These Brown Sugar Maple Cookies capture that perfect fall sweetness in every bite — rich, buttery, kissed with the comforting aroma of maple, and full of toasty pecans. They taste like the kind of cookie you’d want to enjoy wrapped in a blanket with a steaming mug of coffee or tea. The brown sugar gives these cookies a deep, caramel-like sweetness, while the pure maple syrup adds a subtle, earthy flavor that feels like a warm hug on a chilly day.
What makes these cookies even more irresistible is their texture — soft and chewy in the center with just the right amount of crisp around the edges. A touch of maple, almond, and vanilla deepens the flavor, creating that bakery-style cookie you’ll crave again and again. Whether you bake them for a fall gathering, holiday cookie swap, or a cozy weekend treat, these Brown Sugar Maple Cookies are bound to become a new seasonal favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfectly chewy texture: Soft in the middle with slightly crisp edges — cookie perfection!
- Rich, cozy flavor: Brown sugar and maple combine for a deep, caramel-like sweetness.
- Simple ingredients: You probably already have everything in your pantry.
- Deliciously versatile: Enjoy them plain or drizzle with maple glaze for an extra-special touch.
- Cozy and comforting: Ideal for fall baking or anytime you’re craving a warm, homemade treat.
Ingredients
- Flour— 2-1/2 cups
- Dark Brown Sugar— 1-1/2 cups
- Cornstarch— 1 tablespoon
- Milk Powder— 1 tablespoon
- Baking Powder— 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking Soda— 1/4 teaspoon
- Maple Extract— 1-1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract— 1/4 teaspoon
- Almond Extract— 1/4 teaspoon
- 1 Egg, 1 Egg Yolk
- Brown Butter (1 stick)
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
- Pecans (chopped)— 1 cup
- Cinnamon— 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Ground Ginger— 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
This recipe makes around 20 medium cookies
What You’ll Need
- Mixing Bowl
- Silicone Baking Mat
- Cookie Sheet
- Cookie Scoop
How To Make Brown Sugar Maple Cookies
- First, grab a mixing bowl and whisk together the cooled browned butter, eggs, brown sugar, maple, vanilla, and almond extracts.
- Now add in the flour, cornstarch, milk powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices if using. Mix ingredients until dough forms. Fold in the pecans then chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Prepare a cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat then use a cookie scoop to form cookies. Each cookie should be about 1.5 tablespoons of dough. Be sure to leave about 2 inches of inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12 minutes then allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Tips
- Toast pecans for extra flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
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