MAPLE MELTAWAYS

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A pretty cookie with a mellow Maple flavour, perfect for your Christmas trays. I am posting this recipe for safe keeping. Of all the cookies my dear Aunt made for Christmas, this has been my favourite for many years.

Provided by Chef Dee

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 4 doz

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons maple extract
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Beat the margarine, sugar and extract together.
  • In a separate bowl, stir the flour and salt together, then beat into the margarine mixture until fluffy.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a sprayed cookie sheet.
  • Gently press a pecan half onto each cookie.
  • Bake 12 minutes at 350°F; let cool slightly on pans before lifting onto cooling racks.
  • Keeps 2 weeks in a covered tin, and freezes well.
  • Note: This recipe does not call for eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.9, Fat 58.2, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 576.1, Carbohydrate 88.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 39.3, Protein 8.5

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