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🍂 Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies – The Taste of Fall in Every Bite

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As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, it’s time to bring comforting flavors into your kitchen. These Maple Brown Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with the cozy warmth of fall. Infused with rich maple syrup and warm spices, they’re perfect for sweater weather, apple cider sipping, and all things autumn.

🧡 Ingredients:

For the cookies:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup!)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional topping:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon (for rolling)

🍁 Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  5. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
  6. Chill (optional but recommended): Chill dough for 30–60 minutes to help the cookies bake thicker and chewier.
  7. Shape: Scoop dough into 1-inch balls. If using, roll each in cinnamon sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly soft.
  9. Cool: Allow cookies to rest on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

🍎 Cozy Add-Ins (Optional):

  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • A dash of ground cloves for deeper spice

📸 Autumn Vibes Tip:

Serve your cookies on a rustic wooden tray with mini pumpkins, colorful leaves, or a mug of hot tea or cider for the ultimate fall photo setup. Perfect for Instagram or Pinterest!

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🍋 Sunshine Lemon Sugar Cookies – A Perfect Summer Treat!

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When the sun is out and lemonade is flowing, there’s nothing better than a batch of soft, zesty lemon sugar cookies to celebrate the season. These cookies are light, refreshing, and packed with citrus flavor—ideal for picnics, potlucks, or an afternoon snack with iced tea.

Let’s get baking!

🌿 Ingredients:

For the cookies:

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

For rolling:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Optional: extra lemon zest mixed in

🥣 Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  5. Combine: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  6. Shape: Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in the extra sugar (and zest, if using). Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look just slightly underbaked. They’ll finish setting as they cool!
  8. Cool: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

🌞 Pro Tips:

  • Add white chocolate chips for a creamy twist.
  • For extra lemon punch, drizzle with a lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days—or freeze for up to 3 months!

📸 Perfect for Summer Snaps

These cookies are not only delicious—they’re photo-ready! Stack them on a vintage plate, pair with fresh lemons, or serve with a tall glass of iced lemonade for a vibrant summer photo op.

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