Maple cookies with maple icing

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup pure maple syrup (Grade A for best flavor)

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Brown Butter Icing:

¼ cup unsalted butter

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

2 tbsp maple syrup

1-2 tbsp milk

¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)

Garnish:

Flaky sea salt or chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Make the Cookie Dough:

Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.

In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla.

Gradually mix in dry ingredients. Chill dough for 30 minutes.

2. Bake:

Roll dough into 1½-inch balls. Place on parchment-lined sheets and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.

3. Brown Butter Icing:

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling until golden-brown (*3-4 minutes*).

Whisk with powdered sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Thin with milk as needed.

4. Finish:

Drizzle warm icing over cooled cookies. Top with sea salt or pecans.