Pure Maple Cookies Recipe

Pure Maple Cookies Recipe

Maple syrup works beautifully as an alternative sweetener for cookies. These maple cookies were created to match a limited edition festive theme and are rich, buttery, and perfect for decorating.

This recipe makes approximately 25 to 30 cookies.

Ingredients

• 465g plain flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 250g butter, softened
• 80ml Pure Maple Syrup, Dark Robust
• 1 egg

Decoration

• 250g icing sugar
• Red food colouring
• 50g black fondant
• Edible googly eyes

Instructions

1. Sift the flour and baking powder together into a large bowl.
2. Beat the softened butter, then slowly add the maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. Beat the egg and add it gradually to the butter and maple mixture.
4. Stir in the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
5. Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 180C or 160C fan, gas mark 4. Line two baking trays with greaseproof paper.
7. Roll out half of the dough to about 3mm thick, keeping the remaining dough chilled. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters and place onto the prepared trays.
8. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
9. Mix the icing sugar with enough water to create a thick, smooth icing. Reserve a small amount for attaching decorations and colour the rest with red food colouring. Shape the moustache and nose using fondant, decorate the cookies, and allow to set fully before serving.