Maple Syrup Cookie Cutter Cookies

For this weekend, I needed a good cookie cutter recipe. I found this recipe on Pinterest and thought I'd give it a go!

yield: 40-50 cookies

ingredients
½C brown sugar
10 tbs butter, room temperature
1 egg, room temperature
⅓C maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
3C all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp sea salt

directions

1. In a large bowl (or stand mixer), cream sugar and butter on medium speed 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
2. Lower speed to medium, beat in egg until well combined.
3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4. On medium speed, add maple syrup and vanilla until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. On low speed, gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture.
7. Beat until well combined and the dough forms a ball.
8. Roll dough into a round ball, wrap the dough in plastic wrap.
9. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
10. Preheat oven to 350°.
11. Roll out the dough on a floured surface, about ¼" thick.
12. Cut dough into shapes.
13. Place shapes on a greased baking sheet (or Silpat).
14. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
15. Cool on a wire rack.
16. Store in an airtight container.
17. Enjoy!