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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- maple syrup
- almond or pecan halves
Preparation:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light. Beat in egg. Sift together the flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough into 3 portions. Shape each portion into a roll about 2 inches in diameter; wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate until firm. Slice 1/4-inch thick rounds; place on greased cookie sheets. Brush each with maple syrup and press an almond or pecan half into the center of each cookie. Bake at 400° for about 10 minutes, until golden brown.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
