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Brown Butter Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

Indulgent Brown Butter Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

These Brown Butter Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies are the perfect harmony of chewy texture and buttery goodness, elevated by maple syrup and apple butter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 sticks unsalted Butter Browned for nuttiness
  • ¾ cup Dark Brown Sugar Can substitute with light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup Maple Syrup Use pure maple syrup for best results
  • ¼ cup Apple Butter Can substitute with pear or peach butter
  • 1 large Egg Can use banana or flax egg for vegan
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Avoid imitation for best quality
For the Dry Mix
  • 2 ⅓ cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness for proper rise
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust according to personal taste
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Use regular salt if preferred
For the Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Can swap for milk or dark chocolate
  • ½ cup Pecans, chopped Omit for nut-free version
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons Additional Maple Syrup For enhanced glaze flavor

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 1.5 sticks of butter over medium heat until browned.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the remaining softened butter with ¾ cup of dark brown sugar until creamy.
  3. Add the cooled brown butter, ⅓ cup of maple syrup, ¼ cup of apple butter, 1 large egg, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and blend.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and kosher salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Mix in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans evenly into the dough.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls.
  8. Bake the cookies for about 8 minutes, then tap the pan and bake for another 1-2 minutes.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for approximately 10 minutes.
  10. For optional glaze, melt the remaining butter and mix with maple syrup and powdered sugar until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Watch the butter while browning to avoid burning; chill the dough for enhanced flavors.

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