Chewy Brown Sugar Maple Cookies Recipe for Cozy Moments
These chewy cookies are infused with the rich flavors of brown sugar and maple syrup, perfect for cozy moments. Enjoy them warm with a cup of hot cocoa.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips if using.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a sweet and salty contrast, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking.