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Almond Maple Shortbread Cookies

These maple almond shortbread cookies would be a perfect "first" recipe for an older child to make all on their own—just think how proud they'd be! They are super simple to make and would be a delicious addition to your holiday cookie swap.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract I got mine from nuts.com
  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 300° F. Beat butter, syrup, salt and extract together on medium speed until well combined. Gently beat in the flour and add a teaspoon or two of water (if necessary) to help the dough come together.
  2. Roll out (or pat it out with your hands) on a lightly floured surface into one even layer 1/4" thick. Cut into 1 1/2" rounds (or another shape) and pierce with a fork in a decorative pattern. 
  3. Bake until golden brown on the bottom (about 10 to 12 minutes). Transfer to cooling rack and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for a rainy day. 

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Almond Maple Shortbread Cookies Amount Per Serving Calories 54 Calories from Fat 36 % Daily Value* Fat 4g6%Saturated Fat 2g13%Cholesterol 9mg3%Sodium 59mg3%Potassium 23mg1%Carbohydrates 5g2%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 2g2%Protein 1g2% Vitamin A 105IU2%Calcium 6mg1%Iron 0.2mg1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 54
  • Calories from Fat 36
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 4g
  • 6%
  • Saturated Fat 2g
  • 13%
  • Cholesterol 9mg
  • 3%
  • Sodium 59mg
  • 3%
  • Potassium 23mg
  • 1%
  • Carbohydrates 5g
  • 2%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 2g
  • 2%
  • Protein 1g
  • 2%
  • Vitamin A 105IU
  • 2%
  • Calcium 6mg
  • 1%
  • Iron 0.2mg
  • 1%