Vermont Crackles

1/2 c margarine
2 c flour
1 c sugar
1 egg
3 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp mace
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
coarse sugar
Heat oven to 350º. Beat marg in large mixing bowl at med-high speed 30 seconds or until softened. Add 1/2 of the flour, sugar, egg, maple syrup, cinnamon, mace, baking powder and soda. Beat until well combined. Beat or stir in remaining flour.
Form dough into 1" balls. Roll balls in coarse sugar. Place on greased baking sheets about 2 1/2" apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks.
Makes 48 cookies.

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