from Sugar Pies
by Buck Bannister

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Nutmeg
1 tbsp Fresh Ground Jamaican Ginger
1/4 tsp Orange extract
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup Maple syrup
1 large egg

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
2. In medium bowl mix flour, baking powder, nutmeg and ginger well and set aside.
3. In separate medium bowl cream together butter and sugar until grainy.
4. Add syrup and egg and beat until thickened.
5. Add flour mixture and blend until combined. Be careful to not over beat the batter.
6. Place dough in plastic bag and refrigerate for one hour.
7. Remove dough from refrigerator and drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet lined with silicone pads or parchment paper.
8. Bake for 15 to 16 minutes until cookies are golden brown. Allow to cool for a moment before removing from cookie sheet to retain softness.

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