Animal Cookies

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened to room

Instructions

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   temperature � cup pure maple syrup � teaspoon ground cinnamon � teaspoon vanilla extract � teaspoon salt 1� cups all-pur pose our Add the softened butter and maple syrup to a bowl and use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer to cream them together on high speed until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.

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   Add the ground cinnamon, vanilla, and salt to the bowl and mix on medium speed until incor porated, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add in the our and mix on low speed until it forms a dough.

4. 4

   It may seem crumbly at rst, but it will form into a soft dough.

5. 5

   Scrape down the sides as needed.

6. 6

   Shape the dough into a disk and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.

7. 7

   Place the dough in the fridge to allow the dough to chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.

8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

9. 9

   Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of our on a surface or sheet of parchment paper and place the dough on top.

10. 10

    Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough out until it is about 1/4 to 1/8 of an inch thick.

11. 11

    Use animal cracker-shaped cookie cutters (or any mini cookie cutter) to cut out shapes from the dough.

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    Transfer the shape cutouts to a parchment paper-lined pan.

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    Bake the crackers for 7 to 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown.

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    Allow the crackers to cool completely before removing them from the pan.