Jane, the base recipe for these Gluten-Free Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies doesn't include the maple syrup but rather is a simple combination of almond flour, butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla. The maple syrup adds a delicious flavor element, but it shouldn't be necessary to make the dough come together. It helps to soften your butter in the microwave so that it acts more like a liquid and helps bind the ingredients together. Also be sure you're lightly measuring your ingredients rather than compacting them into the cups — this can create a dry dough that fails to come together. You can always add additional liquid as needed until you achieve a beautiful dough. Happy baking! Kye@KAF

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