Cooking With D Presents: How to Make Canadian Maple Cookies

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while corn syrup is more economical.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is widely available.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia powder

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia is a natural sweetener with no calories, while granulated sugar is cost-effective.

Cream together butter and brown sugar in a bowl.

Add egg and maple syrup (with vanilla mixed in) to the butter mixture; stir until combined.

Sift in flour gradually until the mixture becomes stiff.

Add baking soda and salt; mix thoroughly.

Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, then coat in granulated sugar.

Place dough balls on a baking tray, about 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes (longer if larger cookies).

Drizzle some cookies with melted dark chocolate after baking.

Let cookies cool before serving.

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