Categories: Baked Goods, Cookies, Maple, March2012

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar and maple syrup with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg and ginger.

2. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, cinnamon, allspice, baking soda and salt; add to the butter mixture and beat on low speed or stir by hand until you have a soft dough. Divide the dough into 3 pieces, wrap each in plastic and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or up to a day.

3. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350F. On a well-floured surface, roll the dough out 1/4-inch thick. Cut into shapes and bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 10 minutes, or until pale golden. Cool completely before decorating. Makes lots.

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