1-First Steps: Preheat and Mix: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and pull together all your ingredients. In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and dark brown sugar until they’re smooth and fluffy this helps build a great base for the dough. For an extra touch, consider checking out our easy cookie recipes for more ideas on mixing techniques.

2-Combining Dry and Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt together. Slowly add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until you form a smooth dough. Don’t forget to mix in the pure maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and maple extract for that signature taste. If you’re adapting for vegan options, swap the butter and egg as needed to keep things simple.

3-Baking and Cooling: Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing the portions evenly to allow for spreading. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. Once done, let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before moving them to a rack. For variations, you can add nuts or spices at this stage to mix things up a bit.