Maple Brown Sugar Cookies with Fresh Milled Flour

If you’re anything like me, there’s something truly comforting about warm cookies fresh from the oven. These maple brown sugar cookies bring that cozy sweetness up a notch with a hint of earthy maple flavor. The fresh milled flour brings a nuanced texture that pairs beautifully with the deep, rich flavor of maple-infused brown sugar. Plus, the smooth maple icing ties it all together with a glossy, melt-in-your-mouth finish that’s worth every crumb. Whether you go for the full maple icing or keep it simple, these soft maple cookies always offer a comforting, slightly unexpected treat that’s perfect for sharing or enjoying solo. This is one of the best cookie recipes to invite the cozy warmth of fall into your kitchen any time of the year. Give them a try, and maybe keep an extra batch on hand—because one is rarely enough.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword maple brown sugar cookies

Prep Time 15

Total Time 27

Servings cookies

Calories 183kcal

Ingredients

Cookie Dough:

2 ¾ cups freshly milled soft white wheat flour finely milled (316 grams)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup softened butter 115 grams
½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar 80 grams
1 egg
½ cup maple syrup 142 grams
1 teaspoon vanilla

Glaze:

2 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup maple syrup 113 grams
⅔ cup powdered sugar 80 grams

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar until combined.
Add the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla and beat until combined.
In a separate bowl, combined the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Cover the dough and chill for 2 hours in the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the cookie dough and roll into balls.
Place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 11-12 minutes.
Prepare the glaze by melting the butter and maple syrup together.
Add in the powdered sugar, then drizzle over the cooled cookies.

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