Ultimate Soft and Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies with Perfect Caramelized Edges

The ultimate maple brown sugar cookies featuring perfectly soft and chewy centers with golden caramelized edges, infused with rich maple syrup and deep brown sugar sweetness. This gourmet comfort food masterpiece combines the warm richness of premium maple syrup with the complex molasses notes of brown sugar, creating an unforgettable cookie experience that elevates the classic sugar cookie to extraordinary heights perfect for dessert, snacking, or any time you crave the perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and maple flavors.

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Gourmet Cookie Mastery Secrets for Perfect Maple Brown Sugar Cookie Excellence

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Perfect Creaming Technique Mastery:
Master the skill of properly creaming butter and sugars for ideal cookie texture.
Maple Flavor Balance Excellence:
Learn the technique of layering maple flavors for maximum taste impact without overwhelming.
Dough Consistency Perfection:
Perfect the method of achieving ideal dough texture for soft, chewy cookies.
Baking Time Mastery:
Master the art of determining perfect doneness for soft centers and caramelized edges.
Sugar Coating Technique:
Learn optimal methods for creating beautiful, flavorful exterior coating.
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The Art of Ultimate Maple Brown Sugar Cookie Perfection with Chewy Centers

Perfect Creaming Technique Mastery
Master the skill of properly creaming butter and sugars for ideal cookie texture.
Maple Flavor Balance Excellence
Learn the technique of layering maple flavors for maximum taste impact without overwhelming.
Dough Consistency Perfection
Perfect the method of achieving ideal dough texture for soft, chewy cookies.
Baking Time Mastery
Master the art of determining perfect doneness for soft centers and caramelized edges.
Sugar Coating Technique
Learn optimal methods for creating beautiful, flavorful exterior coating.
Gourmet Cookie Mastery Secrets for Perfect Maple Brown Sugar Cookie Excellence
Butter Temperature: Use properly softened butter for best creaming and texture results.
Chilling Dough: Brief chill prevents excessive spreading and maintains cookie shape.
Don't Overbake: Cookies continue cooking on hot pan - remove when centers look underdone.
Maple Quality: Use pure maple syrup and extract for authentic maple flavor depth.
Sugar Rolling: Coating in cinnamon sugar creates beautiful caramelized exterior.
Storage Secret: Add slice of bread to container to keep cookies soft and chewy.
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Ultimate Soft and Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies with Perfect Caramelized Edges

The ultimate maple brown sugar cookies featuring perfectly soft and chewy centers with golden caramelized edges, infused with rich maple syrup and deep brown sugar sweetness. This gourmet comfort food masterpiece combines the warm richness of premium maple syrup with the complex molasses notes of brown sugar, creating an unforgettable cookie experience that elevates the classic sugar cookie to extraordinary heights perfect for dessert, snacking, or any time you crave the perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and maple flavors.

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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Cookie Base:
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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For the Maple Brown Sugar Blend:
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1 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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2 tablespoons maple extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the Fat Foundation:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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For the Binding Elements:
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 egg yolk
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For the Flavor Enhancers:
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1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
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1/4 teaspoon butter extract
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1 tablespoon heavy cream
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For the Texture Modifiers:
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon maple sugar
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For the Rolling Sugar:
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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Pinch of sea salt
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For the Gourmet Touches:
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1/4 cup mini maple candy pieces (optional)
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2 tablespoons toasted pecans, chopped (optional)
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Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
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For the Perfect Finish:
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1 tablespoon maple syrup for brushing
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Extra brown sugar for dusting
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For Special Equipment:
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Large mixing bowls
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Electric mixer
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Cookie scoop
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Parchment paper
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Cooling racks

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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In large bowl, cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
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Beat in maple syrup, maple extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Add eggs one at a time, then egg yolk, beating well after each addition.
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Mix in heavy cream, maple flavoring, and butter extract until smooth.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in cornstarch and maple sugar to improve cookie texture.
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If using, gently fold in maple candy pieces and toasted pecans.
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Cover dough and chill for 30 minutes for easier handling.
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Meanwhile, combine rolling sugars with cinnamon and sea salt in shallow bowl.
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Using cookie scoop, portion dough into 2-tablespoon sized balls.
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Roll each dough ball in cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
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Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
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Gently flatten each cookie slightly with palm or bottom of glass.
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Sprinkle tops lightly with coarse sea salt for flavor contrast.
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Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underdone.
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Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
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Brush warm cookies lightly with maple syrup for extra maple flavor.
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Transfer to cooling racks and dust with additional brown sugar if desired.
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Cool completely before storing in airtight container.
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Serve with cold milk or warm coffee for perfect pairing.