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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together in a soft, pliable consistency.
Form the dough into a flat disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the chilled dough to about 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness.
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.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle them with additional maple syrup for extra sweetness before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3379 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.1 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.0 g | 585% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 192 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 396.5 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 627 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
