Maple Shortbread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300u00b0; lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans; sprinkle each pan with 1 tablespoon of the maple sugar.

2. 2

   In a bowl, cream together the butter, salt, regular sugar, 1/2 cup maple sugar, maple extract, and vanilla; then beat in the flour.

3. 3

   Divide the dough in half and press it into the prepared pans, smoothing surface with your fingers.

4. 4

   Sprinkle each round with 1 tablespoon of the remaining maple sugar, pressing it in gently.

5. 5

   Prick the dough with a fork in an attractive pattern.

6. 6

   Bake for 35-40 minutes, until it is golden brown around the edges.

7. 7

   Remove it from the oven and loosen the edges with a heat-resistant plastic knife or table knife.

8. 8

   Wait 5 minutes, then carefully turn the shortbread out onto a clean work surface, all in one piece.

9. 9

   Using a pizza wheel or sharp knife, cut each round into 12 wedges (do this while the shortbread is still warm; if you wait until it is cool, it will not cut easily).

10. 10

    Transfer the wedges to a rack to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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