Maple Butter Canadian Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Maple Butter Canadian Shortbread Cookies, a perfect blend of rich, creamy butter and the natural sweetness of real maple syrup. These tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies capture the essence of Canada's culinary heritage and are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with a warm cup of tea or coffee. Simple to prepare and beautifully versatile, these cookies can be shaped into festive forms for the holiday season or simply round for everyday treats. This recipe is courtesy of Allrecipes and was shared during the Zaar World Tour II.
36
Servings
60
Calories
4
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
2 cups (softened)
light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups (firmly packed)
all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups (sifted)
real maple syrup
1/4 cup (pure)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy removal.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and firmly packed light brown sugar. Beat together until the mixture is creamy and well-blended.
3
Gradually add the sifted all-purpose flour and real maple syrup to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until the dough comes together and is smooth.
4
Lightly flour your work surface, then roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to create your desired shapes.
5
Place the cut-out cookie shapes on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced apart to allow for spreading.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent overbaking. The cookies should be a light golden color when ready.
7
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
3g
Fat
9g
Carbs
0.5g
Protein
0.2g
Fiber
3.3g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
Maple Butter Canadian Shortbread Cookies.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 36 servings.
What is the baking temperature for these cookies?
The oven should be preheated to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius).
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 20 minutes until they are a light golden color.
What are the primary ingredients?
The ingredients include butter, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and real maple syrup.
How much butter is required?
You will need 2 cups of softened butter.
What type of sugar is used?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of firmly packed light brown sugar.
How much flour should be prepared?
You need 4 1/2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
Is real maple syrup necessary?
Yes, the recipe specifies 1/4 cup of pure real maple syrup.
How thick should the dough be rolled out?
Roll the dough to a thickness of approximately 1/2 inch.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each cookie contains approximately 60 calories.
How much fat is in each cookie?
There are 3 grams of fat per serving.
What is the carbohydrate content?
Each cookie has 9 grams of carbohydrates.
How much sugar is in one cookie?
There are 3.3 grams of sugar per serving.
How much protein do these cookies provide?
Each cookie provides 0.5 grams of protein.
What is the fiber content?
There is 0.2 grams of fiber per cookie.
What should I use to line the baking sheets?
Use parchment paper for easy removal of the cookies.
How should the butter and sugar be mixed?
Beat them together in a large bowl until the mixture is creamy and well-blended.
When do I add the flour and maple syrup?
Gradually add the sifted flour and maple syrup after creaming the butter and sugar.
Can I use cookie cutters for these?
Yes, you can use cookie cutters to create any desired shapes.
What is the suggested cooling process?
Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before moving to a wire rack.
What category does this recipe fall under?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
What is the culinary heritage of this recipe?
These cookies capture the essence of Canada's culinary heritage.
Who provided this recipe?
The recipe is courtesy of Allrecipes and was shared during the Zaar World Tour II.
What are some suggested serving ideas?
They are ideal for gatherings or enjoying with a warm cup of tea or coffee.
How many total ingredients are used?
The recipe uses 4 ingredients.
Should the flour be sifted?
Yes, the recipe calls for sifted all-purpose flour.
Are these cookies suitable for the holidays?
Yes, they can be shaped into festive forms specifically for the holiday season.
What is the texture of the cookies?
They are described as tender and melt-in-your-mouth.
Is there any sodium or cholesterol?
The provided data does not list values for sodium or cholesterol.