HONEY MAPLE COOKIES

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Honey and maple syrup make these chocolate chip cookies a little different. The maple flavor is light and subtle. -Barbara Kuder, Tribune, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat shortening until light and fluffy. Add honey and syrup, a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition (mixture will appear curdled). Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to honey mixture and mix just until moistened. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.