Maple Sugar Cookies

Name: Maple Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

4 dozen

This recipe is requested by friends and family every time I'm asked to bring cookies for an event. Folks enjoy the subtle maple flavor in this crisp cookie.

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Ingredients

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 cookies: 187 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Maple Sugar Cookies

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