Maple star cookies: Sugar, spice and everything nice

Sugar, spice and everything nice. That’s what these cookies are. 

Maple is an old-fashioned flavor that is just as popular today as ever. While we know it best from syrup – a comfort-food condiment that gives pancakes and waffles a welcome boost of flavor – maple can add a classic sweetness to cookies.

Maple star cookies

From Sally McKenney, Sally’s Baking Addiction (sallysbakingaddiction.com)

Yields: 32 3-inch star cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1½ teaspoons maple flavoring/extract*
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Gold sprinkles and/or edible glitter sprinkles
• Optional: 8 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.

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