SOFT MAPLE SUGAR COOKIES

Probably not a good idea to make these if you're trying to lose weight.  Or if you don't want to gain weight.  I ate more than I care to admit!  I have a feeling these would be Mom approved as well. ;)

SOFT MAPLE SUGAR COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:

·         1/2 cup butter, softened

·         1/2 cup shortening

·         1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

·         1/4 cup packed brown sugar

·         1/4 cup pure maple syrup

·         1 tsp. baking soda

·         1 tsp. cream of tartar

·         1/8 tsp. salt

·         3 egg yolks

·         1/2 tsp. vanilla

·         1 3/4 cups all purpose flour

Maple icing

·         1/4 cup heavy cream or milk

·         1/4 cup butter, melted

·         3 tbs. pure maple syrup

·         2 to 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar.

DIRECTIONS:

1.      Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

2.     In a large bowl beat butter and shortening with a mixer on medium for 30 seconds. Add the next 6 ingredients (through the salt). Beat on medium for 2 minutes, scraping bowl as needed. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Beat in flour.

3.     Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned (tops will still look slightly soft).

4.     Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Remove; cool on a wire rack. Centers will dip as cookies cool. Drizzle with maple icing.

Maple Icing

1.     Stir together 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk with 1/4 cup melted butter and 3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup. Whisk in 2 to 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar to make icing drizzling consistency.

Recipe from BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS.