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["Cookies:", "In a stand mixer or a medium bowl, cream the butter, then gradually add the sugar & continue to beat.", "Add the eggs, vanilla extract, maple extract, and maple syrup and beat until light & fluffy.", "Sift the GF mix, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt together. Thoroughly blend into the butter mixture.", "Form the batter into a disc, wrap in 2 layers of plastic wrap, and chill a least 4 hours or overnight.", "", "Preheat the oven to 400F.", "Roll out the dough 1/4"" thick. Rolling the dough too thin will cause it to spread out as it cooks.", "Cut out cookies with a drinking glass or cookie cutter and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.", "Bake for 8 minutes, then allow to cool.", "", "Maple Glaze:", "Mix all the ingredients in a sauce pan, using no more than 1/2 cup of heavy cream to begin. Once ingredients are combined, add more cream if needed to keep the mixture the consistency of a syrup.", "Stir over medium heat until the glaze just reaches the boilling point, then remove from heat, allow to cool slightly & drizzle over cookies while the glaze is still hot. You can also keep the glaze on the burner at lower heat to keep it warm & brush on the glaze or dip the tops of the cookies in the maple glaze.", "Flavors enhance after sitting for a day."]
