Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups (270g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- 1 cup (226g) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) Dark Brown Sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50g) Granulated Sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) Pure Maple Syrup (Grade A Dark Robust)
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Flaky Sea Salt, for sprinkling (Optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Scrape down the sides.
- Beat in the maple syrup and vanilla extract until just combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet mixture on low speed. Mix just until the last streaks of flour disappear. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets using a 1.5 or 2 tablespoon scoop, leaving about 2 inches between balls.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Cookies should look set on the edges but slightly soft in the centre.
- Immediately sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt, if using.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.