Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies

• 1 cup butter flavor shortening
• 1 14 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 14 cup maple syrup
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 34 teaspoon baking powder
• 12 teaspoon baking soda
• 12 teaspoon salt

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Beat in syrup and vanilla.
4. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-inch thickness.
7. Cut with a floured 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter.
8. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
9. Bake at 350-degrees for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Remove to wire racks to cool.

butter flavor, sugar, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, allpurpose, baking powder, baking soda, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/maple-leaf-sugar-cookies-399270 (may not work)