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Maple Shortbread Cookies
Delight in these buttery, maple-flavored shortbread cookies with a hint of sweetness and a crisp texture.
Ingredients
Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup maple sugar
- 1 egg yolk egg yolk (room temperature)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
Topping (optional)
- 2 1/4 tsp turbinado sugar (for topping) (optional)
Instructions
- Beat butter and maple sugar until creamy, then mix in egg yolk.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture and beat until dough forms.
- Shape dough into a brick, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice dough into 1/4 inch pieces, sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired, and arrange on baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned, then cool on a rack.
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly for best results and slice evenly for uniform cookies.