Canadian Shortbread Cookies

These cookies combine the rich taste of butter and maple syrup. Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes. Posted for Zaar World Tour II.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 4 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup real maple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Combine the butter, sugar, flour and maple syrup, blend until smooth.
3. On a lightly floured surface roll dough out 1/2 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 20 minutes, watch carefully so as not to overcook. Let cookies cool before eating.