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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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My husband loves the flavor of maple so these cookies are definitely a keeper. They are always on my cookie plate at Christmas time.Lillian Anderson, Webster, Wisconsin Ingredients:
2/3 cup butter, softened |
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 tablespoon water |
1 teaspoon maple flavoring |
1-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
frosting: |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream |
1 teaspoon maple flavoring |
additional chopped walnuts, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in water and flavoring. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts.
2. Roll into 1-in. balls; flatten to 1/2 in. thickness with a fork. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
3. For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cream and flavoring until smooth. Frost cookies. Sprinkle with additional walnuts if desired. Yield: 3 dozen.
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