Autumn Maple Leaf Cookies

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From martha stewart. These are yummy! And unlike some of her recipes, they are really easy. I make them in big batches as fall gifts (great for thanksgiving teacher's gifts). Be sure to use real maple syrup- none of that fake junk

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Steps

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Cream butter and sugar together.

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Add 1 / 2 cup of maple syrup and egg yolk , mix well.

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Sift in flour and salt , combine well.

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Divide dough in half and wrap in plastic wrap and chill about 2 hours.

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Heat oven to 350 degrees.

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Roll dough 1 / 8 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.

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Place on baking sheet.

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Bake apx 12 minutes.

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Cool on pan about 5 minutes and move to wire rack.

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To make glaze- combine 1 / 2 cup maple syrup and 2 cups powdered sugar.

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You can dip , drizzle or pipe on the glaze.

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You can easily cut the glaze in half- it makes a lot !.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, sugar, maple syrup, egg yolk, flour, salt, powdered sugar