Maple Leaves

By melanieroe

Makes: 54 cookies

Nutrition Facts
Calories 64, Total Fat (g) 2, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 10, Sodium (mg) 45, Carbohydrate (g) 10, Fiber (g) 0, Protein (g) 1, Vitamin C (DV%) 0, Calcium (DV%) 0, Iron (DV%) 2, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Maple Frosting

Details

Servings 54
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, soda, and salt. Beat until combined. Beat in egg, maple syrup, and vanilla. Beat in whole wheat flour and as much of the all-purpose flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover; chill 3 hours or until easy to handle.

On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Using 2 1/2- to 3-inch leaf cookie cutters dipped into flour, cut into leaf shapes. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375° oven 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on a wire rack. Frost with Maple Frosting. Let frosting set. Place in an airtight container; store at room temperature up to 3 days. Makes about 54.

Maple Frosting: Beat together 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons softened butter or margarine. Beat in enough maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup (about 2 tablespoons) to make easy to spread.