Description
These Glazed Maple Shortbread Cookies are buttery, tender treats infused with maple flavoring and topped with a smooth, sweet maple glaze. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a delightful snack, these cookies combine a classic shortbread texture with the rich sweetness of maple syrup, creating a unique and comforting taste experience.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Glaze
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, sugar, and cornstarch together until well blended. Add the maple flavoring and mix thoroughly. Gradually beat in the all-purpose flour until the dough comes together.
- Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a disk, cover it, and refrigerate for about 45 minutes or until firm enough to roll out easily.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking.
- Roll and Cut the Cookies: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Use a floured 2-3/4-inch leaf-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the shapes. Place cookies about 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown. Remove cookies from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar and maple syrup. Mix until smooth and fully blended.
- Glaze the Cookies: Spread the maple glaze evenly over the cooled cookies. Let them stand until the glaze is set and firm to the touch.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the butter is softened but not melted before beginning.
- Chilling the dough is important to prevent spreading during baking and to achieve a crisp texture.
- The glaze can be adjusted with more or less maple syrup to reach your preferred consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness; glazed cookies are best consumed within a week.
- Leaf-shaped cutters can be substituted with any preferred cookie cutter shapes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
