Description
Maple Leaf Cream Cookies are a delightful treat that capture the essence of fall with their rich maple flavor and tender texture. These charming sandwich cookies feature a creamy maple filling nestled between two beautifully shaped cookies, making them perfect for any occasion—be it festive gatherings or cozy family desserts. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy them fresh or allow them to sit overnight for an even more intense flavor experience. Once you take a bite, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
- 11 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat together room temperature butter, maple sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in pure maple syrup and maple extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick, cut shapes using a maple leaf cookie cutter, and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are barely golden.
- For the filling, beat together butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, maple extract, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble by spreading filling between two cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 141
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 68mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use room temperature butter for best results. Chilling the dough prevents spreading during baking. Experiment with different extracts in the cream filling for added flavor.