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Granola, best gluten free! From The Academy of Culinary Arts 

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Granola, best gluten free! From The Academy of Culinary Arts 

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These are AMAZING! -Lindsey Brown

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With big flavor, crisp edges, and mega chewy centers, these maple brown sugar cookies are a definite favorite. Top with maple icing for the ultimate fall cookie! Chilling the cookie dough is imperative, so set aside 2 hours or prepare the cookie dough the day before.

We're approaching a new season, so a new cookie recipe is in order. 🙂

I may say this a lot, but nothing has been truer than in this very moment... (dramatic? who me?) ... these maple brown sugar cookies are the best cookies I've ever made. And that statement holds big weight considering I authored an entire cookbook of JUST cookies.

Maple brown sugar cookies > every other cookie.
I know a good one when I bite it!

These Maple Brown Sugar Cookies Are:

Not cakey

Brown sugared and buttery

Unbelievably chewy and soft in the center

Crisp on the edges

Filled with pure maple syrup

Topped with luscious maple icing

The maple icing sets, so these are perfect for stacking and transporting. Because, trust me, you'll want to bring these everywhere you go. Football game? Bring them. Party? Bring them. Bake sale? Sell them. No occasion at all? Make them.

Video Tutorial

10 Ingredients in Maple Brown Sugar Cookies
We use most of these in maple pecan snickerdoodles, too!

1. All-Purpose Flour: All-purpose flour is the structure of the cookie. I played around with different amounts. 2 and 1/4 cups wasn't enough and 2 and 1/2 cups was too much. 2 and 1/3 cups was the perfect amount to hold up to the liquid maple syrup.

2. Baking Soda: Baking soda provides lift.

3. Salt: Salt balances the flavor.

4. Butter: 1 stick (1/2 cup) is plenty for the maple cookies and be sure you use room temperature butter. It should be cool to touch and not melted in the slightest.

5. Dark Brown Sugar: Ditch basic white sugar. For optimal flavor and texture, reach for brown sugar instead. I recommend dark brown sugar for extra flavor, but light brown sugar works too.

6. Egg: 1 egg provides structure, stability, and richness.

7. Pure Maple Syrup: We can't make maple cookies without pure maple syrup. Avoid "breakfast syrup" which doesn't have the same robust maple flavor that pure syrup contains. I played around with different amounts and 1/3 cup is plenty. And, as a bonus, the pure syrup helps create slightly crisp edges.

8. Vanilla Extract: Adds flavor. Have you tried homemade vanilla extract yet?

9. Maple Extract: Pure maple syrup isn't enough to guarantee mega maple flavor. Without the crutch of maple extract, the cookies were lacking. Pure maple extract is difficult to find, so reach for imitation. I prefer McCormick brand because the flavor doesn't taste fake.

10. Pecans: Nuts are an optional ingredient, but they add awesome (and complementary!) flavor and texture. If you love these maple pecan snickerdoodles, you'll also love pecans here.

Which Pure Maple Syrup is Best?

Grade A is good, but Grade B is darker and more flavorful because it's produced later in the season. Honestly, you can't go wrong with either here!

How to Make Brown Sugar Maple Cookies

Minimal effort, mega results. ♥

1. Whisk the dry ingredients together.

2. Cream the butter and brown sugar together.

3. Beat in the egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract.

4. Mix dry and wet ingredients together.

5. Add the pecans.

6. Chill the cookie dough. This cookie dough contains an additional liquid (maple syrup), so chilling the dough is crucial. Set aside 2 hours to chill this cookie dough. Without chilling, the cookies will spread into a greasy puddle.

7. Roll cookie dough into balls. Each dough ball is about 1.5 Tablespoons.

8. Bake until the edges are set. Cookies are done in about 13 minutes.

Then we'll obviously drizzle maple icing all over the tops!

That Irresistible Maple Icing!!

You only need 3 ingredients for this super easy maple icing: butter, maple syrup, and confectioners' sugar. To avoid any lumps, sift the confectioners' sugar. If desired, a pinch of salt adds exceptional depth of flavor. The wonderful thing about this maple icing is that it eventually sets, so these cookies aren't sticky or difficult to store.

You have my full support to use this maple icing for anything and everything. Some ideas: banana scones and pumpkin scones, obviously.

By the way! Today's cookies differ from the Soft Glaze Maple Cookies in Sally's Cookie Addiction. Those are ultra cakey (think pancakes!) with moderate maple flavor. These are more similar to chewy chocolate chip cookies in terms of texture.

Loving These Fall Cookies Too

Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 from 275 reviews

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Maple Brown Sugar Cookies - Sally's Baking Addiction

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With big flavor, crisp edges, and mega chewy centers, these maple brown sugar cookies are a fan-favorite. Top with 3 ingredient maple icing!

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Maple Cream (Maple Butter)     Really Good on whole grain toast!

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Maple Cream (Maple Butter)     Really Good on whole grain toast!

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You can use a handheld

electric mixer if you don't want a hard core arm workout! -Lindsey ;)

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How to make homemade maple cream (maple butter) using just one ingredient - maple syrup! It is thick, sweet and perfectly spreadable!

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-Beth Plummer

4 TBS MAPLE SYRUP

2TBS stone ground or spicy mustard

2 TBS Dijon mustard

1 tsp rice vinegar

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp tahini

Blend! A fantastic oil free dressing!

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I've gotten a lot of requests for this...I hope it doesn't disappoint.

1 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

2 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp of your favorite flavoring extract (mine is maple!)

Note: I use maple extract instead of syrup in these to deepen the flavor. I sometimes add a little syrup as well, just so I can say it's in there!

Cream butter and sugar with the maple extract (Lemon is also a great flavor!)

Add the flour and mix until a cookie dough forms. (It can sometimes feel that it is not coming together...but it will!)

Press into a 8x8 or 9x9 glass cooking pan.

Sprinkle with sugar.

Cook at 300 degrees for 25 - 30 min.

Take out when the dough is firmed up and just a touch of brown on the edges.

It dries out quick if you bake too long.

Cut into bite size pieces and enjoy!

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Maple Chai (Vegan) (Howard Schatz - Wyncote Academy)

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Maple Chai (Vegan) (Howard Schatz - Wyncote Academy)

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IiFtawXa3y5JEIeH_Bo-eMuNO1VaLrhbI0PohRb-Rjc/edit?usp=sharing

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Maple Glazed Root Vegetables (Adrienne Redd - Wyncote Academy)

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Maple Glazed Root Vegetables (Adrienne Redd - Wyncote Academy)

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fWUlOnAbaeJ-lOJrXL_dsbFi92fM0rkq_cMNUuUP69s/edit?usp=sharing

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Maple Popcorn (Shelly Skilton - Wyncote Academy) 

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Maple Popcorn (Shelly Skilton - Wyncote Academy) 

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Sweet Maple Blueberry Scones with a Buttery Maple Crust and a Caramelized Maple Base.

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Cedar Planked Salmon with Maple Lime Glaze-Chef Linda Wohlman

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Cedar Planked Salmon with Maple Lime Glaze-Chef Linda Wohlman

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This is my favorite granola!

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1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.

2. Combine oats, coconut, almonds, pecans, brown sugar, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Combine syrup, water and oil in a medium bowl or large measuring cup and pour over the oat mixture; stir until well combined. Spread the mixture into a large (12-by-15-inch) roasting pan or large rimmed baking sheet.

3. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir, and continue baking until golden brown and beginning to crisp, about 45 minutes more. Stir in cranberries and raisins. Let cool completely before storing.

Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Ingredient note: Large thin flakes of dried coconut called coconut chips make attractive garnishes. Find them in the produce section of large supermarkets or at melissas.com.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2008

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We love the maple-nut flavor combination of this heart-healthy granola, but feel free to substitute your favorite nuts or dried fruit for your own custom blend.

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Throw Orange Slices In An Air Fryer And Watch Magic Happen - The Daily Meal

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Try this with Stockton Maple Syrup😋

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Throw Orange Slices In An Air Fryer And Watch Magic Happen - The Daily Meal

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Many people think oranges for breakfast unlocks a great morning -- but throwing orange slices in your air fryer creates something just short of magical.

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http://plantbasedonabudget.spicy-collard-greens/ February 8, 2022

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made with maple syrup and organic whole wheat flour - much more nutritious than white sugar and refined bleached flour. CookieandKate.com cooking blog uses maple syrup or honey in hundreds of recipes. I hope you enjoy :)

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Want to make someone's day? Bake them some banana bread! Just yesterday, I said, "I'm going to bake some banana bread," and watched a full-grown man's eyes light up like a kid's on Christmas morning.

Banana bread is one of those classic, all-American comfort food recipes that fills the whole house with warmth and makes everything better. Banana bread is magic.

I perfected this banana bread recipe for my cookbook and wanted to share with you here. This recipe has all the hallmarks of classic banana bread-it's fluffy, moist, infused with sweet banana flavor, and beloved by toddlers and adults alike.

Bonus? This recipe requires just one bowl, a few measuring cups and some basic ingredients.

What makes this banana bread healthy?

This banana bread recipe is made with 100 percent whole wheat flour, unlike traditional banana bread recipes that call for refined flour and lots of processed sugar.

This banana bread is naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, which offer some trace nutrients that white sugar does not.

Lastly, this recipe calls for a reasonable amount of unrefined oil rather than whole sticks of butter (choose from virgin coconut oil, extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil).

As you can see, my homemade banana bread has plenty of redeeming qualities, chief being that it won't send your blood sugar levels for a loop. You can keep them all to yourself, though. No one will be able to tell that this is healthy banana bread!

Banana Bread Flour Options

This recipe is flexible! Any of the following flours will work well. I love to use white whole wheat flour and whole wheat pastry flour-they offer all the whole wheat nutrients, without the characteristically nutty flavor.

All-purpose flour

Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend

Oat flour*

Spelt flour

Whole wheat flour

Whole wheat pastry flour

White whole wheat flour

*To substitute oat flour, you'll need to use 2 1/2 cups, for reasons elaborated in my guide to oat flour.

Want to make your banana bread with almond flour? You sure can, but it's not a simple substitute, so follow my almond flour-based banana bread recipe instead.

Tip: How to Measure Flour

For best results, it's important to measure your flour properly. Here's how to measure flour in cups using the "spoon and swoop" method:

1. Gently stir your flour with a large spoon to loosen it up.

2. Spoon the flour into your measuring cup (don't scoop it in!).

3. Level off the excess with a butter knife.

Banana Bread Variations

Now that I've finally perfected this basic banana bread, feel free to change up this recipe and make it your own. Toss some chopped pecans or walnuts into the batter! Same goes for chocolate chips. You could also add raisins, chopped dried fruit or slices of bananas.

Craving muffins instead? Follow my recipe for healthy banana muffins.

Following a special diet? With a couple of minor tweaks, you can make this bread vegan (so dairy free and egg free, too) or gluten free. Check the recipe notes for details.

Watch How to Make Healthy Banana Bread

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Want to make someone's day? Bake them some banana bread! Just yesterday, I said, "I'm going to bake some banana bread," and watched a full-grown man's eyes light up like a kid's on Christmas morning. Banana bread is one of those classic, all-American comfort food recipes that fills the whole house with warmth and makes everything better.