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Chocolate- Maple Cookies
This recipe has been featured in a post on The Recipe Girl blog: Chocolate- Iced Maple Cookies
Chocolate- Maple Cookies
Yield: 4 dozen
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Ingredients:
COOKIES:
1 1/4 cups shortening
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon maple extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon saltFROSTING:
2 (1-ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
1 Tablespoon salted butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milkDirections:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray baking sheets with nonstick spray (or line with parchment paper).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and maple extracts.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5. For frosting: Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave or heavy saucepan. Add sugar and milk; mix well. Frost cooled cookies.
Tips:
*Double the icing recipe if you'd like a generous smear of chocolate on top of each cookie.
Source: RecipeGirl.com (via Taste of Home Best Holiday Recipes 2006)
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Romaine — October 19, 2009 @ 3:57 AM
I have a reputation for making iced cookies. Will add these to my collection. Thanks for tip about maple extract.
Chefdruck — October 19, 2009 @ 7:21 PM
What an interesting combination! I never would have paired maple with chocolate but I definitely will try it. As soon as I get my hands on some real flavoring!
Question for you – where did you get the capability to have the blog post formatted to print? I’d love to add that to my blog.