Ingredients:1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1 T. maple flavoring
2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. salt
1/2 t. baking soda
Frosting:
1/2 c. butter
2 c. confectioners sugar
2 t. maple flavoring
2 T. hot water
Directions:
Cream shortening and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in sour cream and maple flavoring.
Combine flour, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
For frosting:
In a small saucepan, heat butter over low heat until golden brown. Remove from the heat; blend in confectioners' sugar, maple flavoring and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies.
Makes about 4 dozen. Total time 30 minutes.
Verdict:
I love maple bars. Love them. So I figured that a maple frosted cookie would be just as good. They are good. My sister says they taste like french toast. I would have to agree.
