Lincoln Logs

1. 1

   Beat butter in a large mixing bowl for 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Add brown sugar and salt; beat until combined.

3. 3

   Beat in egg and maple.

4. 4

   Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.

5. 5

   Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.

6. 6

   Cover dough and chill about 1 hour or until easy to handle.

7. 7

   Divide dough into eight portions.

8. 8

   Roll each portion on a lightly floured surface into a rope 1/2 inch in diameter.

9. 9

   Cut ropes into logs about 3 inches long.

10. 10

    Place logs on ungreased cookie sheets.

11. 11

    Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until done.

12. 12

    Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.

13. 13

    Frost tops with maple frosting: pull tines of fork through frosting so it resembles bark.

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