Maple-Spice Cookies

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

2. 2

   Grease a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Cream the shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in the maple syrup and eggs, one at a time.

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   Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt in a medium-sized bowl.

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   Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture, a little at a time, and mix until well blended. The dough will be sticky.

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   Sprinkle granulated sugar onto a sheet of wax paper.

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   Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and dip the tops into the sugar.

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   Place the balls 2-inches apart on the baking sheet.

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    Bake for 12 to 13 minutes, or until light golden brown and the center is set; do not overbake.

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    Let cool on baking sheet for 1 minute.

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    Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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