# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
07 - 1 large egg, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-Ins
09 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
10 - 1/2 cup white or dark chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, packed brown sugar, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
04 - Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture, whisking until fully blended.
05 - Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
07 - Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until fully cooled.
