Description
These Maple Brown Sugar Crinkle Cookies are everything you crave in a soft, chewy cookie — rich with warm maple syrup, deeply sweet from brown sugar, and coated in a snowy dusting of powdered sugar that crinkles perfectly as they bake. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat, easy dessert idea, or cozy snack for chilly evenings, these cookies are the perfect comfort food. Ideal for holiday trays, dessert tables, or a cozy night with coffee, this easy recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Scoop 1-tablespoon sized dough balls and roll them in powdered sugar until well coated.
8. Arrange on the baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until tops are crinkled and edges are set.
10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Always chill the dough before baking to achieve thick, chewy cookies.
Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor — not pancake syrup.
Generously coat in powdered sugar to enhance the crinkle effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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