Maple-Spice Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark maple syrup (Grade B)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups unbleached flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a baking sheet.
  3. Cream the shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
  4. Beat in the maple syrup and eggs, one at a time.
  5. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
  6. Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture, a little at a time, and mix until well blended. The dough will be sticky.
  7. Sprinkle granulated sugar onto a sheet of wax paper.
  8. Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and dip the tops into the sugar.
  9. Place the balls 2-inches apart on the baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes, or until light golden brown and the center is set; do not overbake.
  11. Let cool on baking sheet for 1 minute.
  12. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

779 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.1g 16% DV
Total Fat 28.3g 36% DV
Carbs 133.3g 48% DV
Fiber 18.6g 66% DV
Sugar 50.7g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16619mg 100% DV
Potassium 697mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 78.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Calcium 372.8mg 29% DV
Iron 9.1mg 51% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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