Maple Oatmeal Drops

Makes 4 Dozen Cookies.

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 egg
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 cup maple syrup (dark)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 cup dairy sour cream
1 1/4 cups rolled oats (quick)

In a small bowl or mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, maple syrup and sour cream. Beat well. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats. Drop by spoonful on greased pan. Bake at 375°F 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar.

Chewy Maple Cookies Recipe

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut

Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. (190 degrees C.). Lightly grease baking sheets.

In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, syrup, and vanilla until well mixed. Stir in flour mixture until just mixed and then stir in coconut.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Store in airtight container.

Yield: 3 dozen

Chewy New England Maple Cookies Recipe

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 fresh egg - check expiration date
• 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup - Medium or Dark Amber
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, syrup, and vanilla until well mixed. Stir in flour mixture until just mixed and then stir in coconut.

Drop mixture by Tablespoonfuls - 2 - inches apart onto prepared greased baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Store in airtight container. Yield: About 3 dozen delicious chewy maple cookies.

Maple Bars

Makes Approx. 16 Bars.

1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup sifted flour
1/2 cup soft shortening (I use 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup shortening)
1 cup nutmeats
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg

Heat oven to 350'. Grease a square pan, 8 x 8 inches. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Spread in prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares while still warm.

Easy Maple Squares

3 beaten eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup cooking oil
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1 cup dark maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Mix in order given. Pour into 13 x 9 pan, bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Do not over bake.

Maple Bars

1/2 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup sifted flour
1/2 cup soft shortening (or 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup shortening)
1 cup nutmeats
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a square pan, 8 x 8 inches. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Spread in the prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cut into square while still warm.

Maple Pecan Pie Bars 

 Ingredients: 
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 
1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided 
2 eggs, divided 
1 cup all-purpose flour 
1 cup pecans, chopped 
2/3 cup maple-flavored syrup 
1 teaspoon vanilla 
1/4 teaspoon salt 

Directions: 
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray Square Baker with vegetable oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Combine butter and 1/4 cup brown sugar in Classic Batter Bowl using Bamboo Spoon. Separate one egg using Egg Separator; reserve yolk. Beat egg white into butter mixture. Add flour, stirring until well blended and dough forms. Press dough onto bottom of Square Baker using lightly floured Baker's Roller�? Bake 15 minutes. 

2. Meanwhile, chop pecans using Food Chopper. In Small Batter Bowl, whisk together syrup, reserved egg yolk and remaining egg, remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, vanilla and salt using Stainless Steel Whisk. Stir in pecans. Pour over hot crust; continue baking 13-15 minutes or until filling is set and crust is golden brown.

Yield: 25 bars