Maple Cinnamon Holiday Shortbread Cookies in 6 Steps
Delicious buttery shortbread cookies infused with maple and cinnamon, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in maple syrup until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg