Lincoln Logs

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter in a large mixing bowl for 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Add brown sugar and salt; beat until combined.
3. 3
   Beat in egg and maple.
4. 4
   Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.
5. 5
   Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
6. 6
   Cover dough and chill about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
7. 7
   Divide dough into eight portions.
8. 8
   Roll each portion on a lightly floured surface into a rope 1/2 inch in diameter.
9. 9
   Cut ropes into logs about 3 inches long.
10. 10
    Place logs on ungreased cookie sheets.
11. 11
    Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until done.
12. 12
    Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.
13. 13
    Frost tops with maple frosting: pull tines of fork through frosting so it resembles bark.