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Maple Nut Cookies Recipe

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These chewy cookies are flavored with maple syrup and coconut, plus macadamia nuts for crunch. You may substitute other nuts or double up on the coconut. If you are feeling decadent, add some white chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup solid vegetable oil (shortening)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (not imitation)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with Silpats or parchment paper.

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until well-combined.

Add flour, coconut, and macadamia nuts. Stir with a large fork just until combined.

Scoop tablespoons of dough and place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Let cool 5 minutes and remove to racks to completely cool. Store in a covered container.

Yield: about 3 dozen

User Reviews

 4 out of 5
Oh my goodness, Member MotherLawrence

All my children loved this recipe. My daughter Joan is always telling me to make it whenever I come over. My twin daughters Jessica and Kimberly ask me to send me the recipe but I don't tell them cause its my seceret. ; ) Whenevery I drive to Toronto, I bake these cookies for my four youngest daughters because they are hopeless when it comes to the kitchen. hahaha. And finally I make them for my husband every tuesday. I always make extra so he can bring them to his three other daughters from his first marriage. I also like to make them for the daughters of my pet goldfish, Golfreid, Glora and Tinklebum. I spoil them..:) hohoho

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