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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 21 |
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I adapted an old recipe to produce these lightly sweet cookies. They have a wonderful cinnamon and nutmeg flavor that makes them a favorite at our house for the holidays. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
2/3 cup cold butter |
2 tablespoons maple syrup |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
glaze: |
1 egg yolk |
1 teaspoon water |
topping: |
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in syrup. Add pecans. Shape into a 12-in. roll; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
2. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
3. For glaze, beat egg yolk and water. For topping, combine sugar and cinnamon. Brush glaze over cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
4. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
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