Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies

"Perfect for Fall. Cookies to make between Halloween and Thanksgiving. I use my Maple Leaf cookie cutters, and even make a few with my Oak Leaf cutter. I believe the secret to this recipe is to use pure maple syrup. I count chilling time in with the prep time."
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
8
Yields:
96 cookies
Serves:
36
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ingredients

  • 3 cups flour (All-purpose, sifted)
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks, softened)
  • 12 cup sugar (granulated)
  • 12 cup brown sugar (dark, well packed)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup maple syrup (pure grade A)
  • 12 cup sugar (sanding, large crystals)
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directions

  • Measure 3 cups of sifted flour and salt into sifter.
  • Set aside. (I put the sifter on the flour tin lid, so I won't loose the flour that comes through before I sift into the other ingredients.).
  • Beat softened butter and the two sugars until light and creamy. (medium high speed on electric mixer).
  • Reduce speed and add egg yolk until well blended.
  • Add 1/2 cup maple syrup and mix until blended.
  • Remove beaters and now use a wooden spoon.
  • Slowly sift flour into bowl mixing with wooden spoon, until just well blended.
  • Divide dough into thirds and make each 1/3 into a flat disc.
  • Place on sheets of floured wax paper, with well floured hands.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight to thoroughly chill dough.
  • Take discs from refrigerator and roll out to 1/8" to 1/4" thickness, and put in freezer to firm for about 15 minutes. (this makes it easier to handle the cut cookies).
  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Line cookie sheets with foil and spray lightly with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Cut cookies from chilled dough and bake for 10-15 minutes, depending on thickness of cookie.
  • Move cookies to wire rack and brush with maple syrup (this is the other 1/2 cup of syrup) and sprinkle with sanding sugar. (I use red, yellow, and green sanding sugars, although the white is lovely too.).
  • Place in tin or serving plate when cool.

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  1. I am interested in trying this recipe, but I see the ingredient list calls for 1 cup of maple syrup, but the method only calls for 1/2 cup. Which is correct?
     
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