Ingredients

1 cup butter-flavored shortening1-1/4 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup maple syrup3 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.