Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery sweetness of these delectable Maple Shortbread cookies. Made with pure maple syrup, these Canadian treats are perfect for holiday baking or anytime you crave a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth dessert.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and maple syrup: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and maple syrup until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and dry ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll and cut: Roll out the dough on a floured surface, cut into shapes using cookie cutters, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until the edges are just golden. Cool on the pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use Grade A dark maple syrup for the richest flavor.
- Chill dough before rolling for cleaner edges.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
