Maple Leaf Cookies

Maple Leaf Cookies recipe pinit

Maple syrup is a key ingredient in Canadian cuisine and is often used in various desserts, including these maple leaf cookies.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins
Servings: 12 Calories: 2160
Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use a maple leaf-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
  12. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
Sugars 14g
Protein 2g4%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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