Christmas cookies take a great role in traditional celebrations of every Christmas. We can remember since our childhood our mothers and other elderly family members staying in the kitchen in preparation of various delicious food items and cookies.

Among the most loved and favorite are Christmas cookies that usually serve as perfect Christmas showers.

To prepare Maple Shortbread Cookies

you will need1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup flaked coconut, 2/3 cup maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon salt

The method of preparation

At first stir the flour along with sugar. Afterwards cut in butter not until the given mixture is crumbly. Press this mixture into an 8-inch square-Cookie pan. It should be baked at 375° during 15 to 20 minutes. Now it is time for mixing coconut, syrup, and salt.

You should allow some time for the coconut to absorb most of the syrup; stir the consistence frequently within 10 minutes. Afterwards you should spread over warm crumb crust mixture and leave in the oven within 10 minutes. Once the mixture is ready and still warm cut it into squares.