Maple Leaf Cookies Recipe

Name: Maple Leaf Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; Dash salt; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup maple syrup; Red paste or liquid food coloring; #3 round pastry tip, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup maple syrup
Red paste or liquid food coloring
#3 round pastry tip, optional

1
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/8-in. thickness; cut with a cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
2
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool. For frosting, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and salt. Add syrup; beat until smooth. If leaf veins are desired, set aside 1/2 cup; add food coloring to remaining frosting. Spread red frosting on cookies. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert round tip into bag. Fill bag with reserved frosting; pipe veins on leaves.

1957

kcal

Calories

Fat

350

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Maple Leaf Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Maple Leaf Cookies

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