MAPLE LEAF COOKIES

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These are great to bake in the fall, but they are delicious anytime. I use a maple leaf cutter. Prep time includes 2 hours chill time.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories Dessert

Time 2h18m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup milk
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

In medium pan, combine butter, sugar and syrup. Bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Add milk.
In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients.
Add cooled syrup mix; mix well to combine.
Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours.
Roll on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut with maple leaf cutters.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375°F for 8-10 minutes or until golden. (Do not overbake.).
Immediately remove cookies to wire rack.
Combine glaze ingredients well; brush cookies with glaze immediately.
Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1314.8, Fat 54.8, SaturatedFat 34.1, Cholesterol 142.7, Sodium 573.2, Carbohydrate 194.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 92.8, Protein 14.2