Autumn Maple Sugar Cookies
    
 
 
1/4 cup light brown sugar
 
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
 
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 
1 teaspoon maple extract
 
2 cups all-purpose flour
 
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
 
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ginger (optional)
         
      
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugars and butter together.
  • Add egg and vanilla and maple extracts and mix well.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and spices. Gradually add to butter and sugar mixture.
  • Drop into small balls onto a nonstick cookie sheet. Decorate with sanding sugar or festive sprinkles.
  • Bake for 10-14 minutes.


    Yield: 8 servings