MAPLE SNICKERDOODLES

MAPLE SNICKERDOODLES 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup salted butter, softened 1 cup granulated white sugar 3 Tablespoons real maple syrup 1 large egg SUGAR TOPPING: 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 1/2 cup maple sugar (see Tips below) Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and syrup. Gradually blend in dry ingredients until just mixed. In a small dish, mix together the topping sugars. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, and roll the balls in the sugar mixture. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies will be crackly on top and look wet in the middle. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. TIPS: *If you cannot find maple sugar, mix 1/2 cup regular sugar with 1 Tablespoon maple syrup. Stir until well combined and clumps are gone