MAPLE BROWN SUGAR COOKIES

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I got this recipe from my great grandmother years ago before she passed on. We make these a lot in the fall as the maple flavor reminds us of the leaves falling. We also add finely chopped pecans to give it a little crunch. Prep time does not include chill time.

Provided by DebbiF

Categories     Dessert

Time 39m

Yield 36-40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon maple extract

Steps:

  • In large bowl combine sugars and butter; beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and egg; blend well.
  • Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
  • Stir in flour until well blended.
  • Divide dough into thirds; cover with plastic wraps.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In medium bowl, combine cookie dough and maple extract, blend well.
  • Shape mixture into 1"; place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • With glass dipped in sugar, flatten to about 1/4" thickness.
  • Bake for 6-9 minutes.
  • Cook cookies 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet.
  • VARIATION: To make as cut out cookies.
  • Chill dough in refrigerator for 15 minutes to harden and then roll out on lightly floured board.
  • Roll out to 1/4" thickness and cut cookies accordingly.
  • Bake for 6 to 9 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.7, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 40.2, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 1.1

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