This tasty dessert combines two of Vermont's signature natural ingredients — pure maple syrup and…
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Chewy Maple Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ c shortening softened
- 1 c packed Brown Sugar(I used Maple Sugar)
- 1 large egg
- ½ c maple Syrup(robust would be the best choice, but any grade would work)
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 ½ c All-purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt(I did not add because I used salted butter)
- 1 cup sweetened shredder coconut(optional)
Directions
In a bowl cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg syrup and vanilla until well blended. Combine flour baking powder & salt; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in coconut. Drop by tablespoons 2 in apart onto greased or lined baking sheets. Bake 375 for 12 -15 minutes or lightly browned. Makes about 3 doz.