Cozy Evening Maple Dream (Print Version)

Warm chocolate chip cookies infused with maple syrup, perfect for comfortable evenings and sweet cravings.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

02 - 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed

03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

05 - 1 large egg

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

07 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

10 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

11 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

12 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

03 - Beat in the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.

06 - Fold in the chocolate chips and pecans if using.

07 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.

09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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The maple syrup adds this incredible depth you cant get from sugar alone, almost like caramel but warmer
These cookies stay chewy for days, assuming they last that long in your house

02 -

Real maple syrup is non negotiable here, imitation syrup gives a weird aftertaste that ruins the whole experience
That slightly underbaked look is exactly right, they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet

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Chill your dough for 30 minutes if you have time, it makes thicker cookies with better flavor development
Weighing your ingredients instead of using cups will give you consistent results every single time