Vermont crackles

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Perfect with a dish of vanilla ice cream
½cupMargarine or butter
2cupsAll-purpose flour
1cupSugar
1eachEgg
3tablespoonsMaple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonBaking soda
¼teaspoonGround mace
Course sugar

Directions

Beat margarine in large mixing bowl at medium to high speed 30 seconds or till softened. Add half of the flour, sugar, egg, maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon, soda, and mace. Beat till well combined. Beat or stir in remaining flour. Form dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in coarse sugar. Place on greased baking sheets, about 2-½ apart. Bake in a 350 oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Makes about 48 From: Better Homes and Gardens, Christmas Cookies Shared By: Pat Stockett Submitted By PAT STOCKETT On 03-31-95