Maple Pecan Refrigerator Cookies

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This recipe, from Jo Ann Kurtz of Castaic, Calif., is the winner of the Slice and Bake Category in PARADE's 2012 Holiday Cookie Bake-Off.

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Makes about 40. Per Serving: 110 calories, 9g carbs, 1g protein, 8g fat, 15mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 1g

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 Tbsp real maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp maple extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

directions:

1. Beat butter for 3 minutes or until creamy. Beat in sugar gradually. Add syrup, egg yolk, and extracts; beat well. Stir in flour and pecans.

2. Divide dough in half and shape into logs 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap or parchment and refrigerate until firm.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F.

4. Cut logs into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; arrange on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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