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Frosted Maple Cookies

Frosted Maple Cookies
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.
24 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

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
© Taste of Home 2013

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Frosted Maple Cookies (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 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).
Nutrition 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.
© Taste of Home 2013