1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup grade B maple syrup (or Grade A maple syrup flavored with 3 drops maple extract, or to taste)
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
For Glaze
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 - 1/3 cup maple syrup
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in maple syrup and egg yolk.
Combine salt and flour.
Fold into butter mixture.
Chill dough, wrapped well in plastic wrap, until firm; about 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
Divide dough in half.
Place remainder back in refrigerator.
Lightly flour work surface, and quickly roll out to 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut out cookies with floured cutters.
Reroll any scraps.
Repeat process with second batch of dough.
Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden.
While cookies are cooling, combine ingredients for glaze.
When cookies have completely cooled, dip into glaze, and allow to dry on wire racks.
Servings
Makes about 30 cookies
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cookie) - Calories: 155; Total Fat: 7g (Saturated Fat: 4g); Cholesterol: 25mg; Sodium: 80mg; Total Carbohydrates: 24g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 15g); Protein: 2g; Calories from Fat: 63 (41%)
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
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