Maple Sugar Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch
YIELD: 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.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter-flavored shortening
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1-1/4 cups sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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3 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
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