1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add softened unsalted butter and brown sugar. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Mix in the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
If you desire, you can add chocolate chips, nuts, or even dried fruits to the dough at this stage for additional textures and flavors.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
