Canadian Maple Leaves
Capture the sweet essence of Canada with these delightful **Canadian Maple Leaves** cookies, a celebration of pure maple syrup baked into buttery perfection. These tender, golden shortbread cookies are made with a harmonious blend of **maple syrup**, **unsalted butter**, and a touch of cornstarch for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Their iconic maple leaf shape pays homage to Canada's national emblem, making them as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for holidays, tea-time treats, or simply to satisfy a maple craving, these cookies are easy to prepare with a quick 20-minute prep and bake time. Finish them off with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup for a truly decadent touch. Whether you're looking to indulge or impress, these maple cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 120 ml Pure maple syrup
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 40 grams Cornstarch
- 1 pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, maple syrup, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
Step 3
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together in a soft, pliable consistency.
Step 4
Form the dough into a flat disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
Step 5
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 6
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the chilled dough to about 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness.
Step 7
Use a maple leaf-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart.
Step 8
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
Step 9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Optional: Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle them with additional maple syrup for extra sweetness before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (738.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3379.4 |
| Total Fat 187.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 117.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 495.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 192.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 396.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 123.9g | |
| Protein 33.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 170.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 626.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories