Frosted Maple Cookies Recipe

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Living in New England, I've come to appreciate the unique qualities of our area. Many people here enjoy the flavor of maple in their recipes, and I love this adaptation of an old favorite.

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Frosted Maple Cookies Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Yield: 24 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 tablespoon maple flavoring
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped nuts
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons maple flavoring
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and maple flavoring. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
For frosting, in a small saucepan, heat butter over low heat until golden brown. Remove from the heat; blend in confectioners' sugar, maple flavoring and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies. Yield: 4 dozen (2-1/2-inch cookies).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 294 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 184 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Frosted Maple Cookies in Country Extra September 1998, p49