Frosted Maple Cookies Recipe

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Frosted Maple Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • frosting:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 to 3 tbsp hot water

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and maple flavoring. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
  3. For frosting, in a small saucepan, heat butter over low heat until golden brown. Remove from the heat; blend in confectioners' sugar, maple flavoring and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies. Yield: 4 dozen (2-1/2-inch cookies).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 397.83 Kcal (1666 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.71g 20%
Cholesterol 24.85mg 8%
Sodium 135.98mg 6%
Potassium 42.69mg 1%
Total Carbs 64.57g 22%
Sugars 19.55g 78%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 1%
Protein 5.17g 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 321.49 Kcal (1346 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.27g 20%
Cholesterol 20.08mg 8%
Sodium 109.88mg 6%
Potassium 34.5mg 1%
Total Carbs 52.18g 22%
Sugars 15.8g 78%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 1%
Protein 4.18g 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 4.8mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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