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Recipe by:

Elena SMITH

Delightful Maple Sugar Cookies for the Holidays

These maple sugar cookies are a delightful holiday treat, combining the warmth of maple syrup with a tender, sweet dough.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract
Group: Dry Ingredients
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • maple sugar (optional, for rolling)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add maple syrup, eggs, and maple extract; mix until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture without overmixing.
  4. Refrigerate the dough for at least one hour before baking.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Shape the dough into balls and roll in maple sugar if desired. Place on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Make sure to chill the dough to achieve the perfect cookie texture!