Ingredients
- 2 and 1/3 cups (291g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) packed dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 cup (130g) chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter for icing
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup for icing
- 1 cup (112g) sifted confectioners’ sugar for icing
- Pinch salt, to taste for icing
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream softened butter and dark brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and blend until combined, then mix in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet until mixed; fold in chopped pecans if desired.
- Chill dough for at least 2 hours before rolling into balls.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Bake cookies for 12-13 minutes until edges are lightly browned but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling before drizzling with prepared maple icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Substitute pecans with your choice of nuts or omit them entirely for a nut-free version.