Satisfy your sweet tooth with these sumptuous brown sugar cookies, each one boasting a soft center with a slight chew, enriched by the caramel-like depth of brown sugar. Drizzled with a luscious maple cream cheese glaze, these cookies offer a sublime blend of comforting flavors.
Yield: Decadent cookie delights
Ingredients:
For the Brown Sugar Cookies:
- 1 cup butter, slightly softened (salted preferred)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, light or dark for a molasses kick
- 2 eggs, for binding and richness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, for a flavor foundation
- 3 3/4 cups flour (487 grams), for the dough's body
- 1 tbsp cornstarch, to soften the texture
- 1 tsp baking soda, for lift
- 1 tsp salt, to balance the sweetness
- 2 tbsp brown sugar, for rolling the cookies
For the Maple Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature, for tang and creaminess
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for sweetness
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, for a woodsy sweetness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, for an aromatic touch
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Cream together butter and brown sugar until light, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, and mix into the wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Roll scoops of dough in extra brown sugar, then place on a lined baking sheet, flattening slightly.
- Bake large cookies for 9-11 minutes until just set.
- For the glaze, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and serve.
Whether you're in need of a comforting snack or a sweet finish to your meal, these cookies are a perfect choice. Don't forget to share this delightful recipe and bookmark it for your next baking session. Enjoy the rich, warm flavors that each brown sugar cookie and its maple cream cheese glaze bring to your palate!
