Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Maple Leaf Cream Cookies—a treat that perfectly encapsulates the essence of sweet maple flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Shaped like charming maple leaves, these cookies are an elegant addition to any dessert table, making them suitable for festive gatherings or a cozy tea break. With a creamy maple filling sandwiched between two tender cookies, each bite delivers a delightful taste experience. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even beginner bakers can achieve cookie perfection, while the option to make them ahead of time means stress-free entertaining. Enjoy the rich flavor of pure maple syrup and create cherished memories with these irresistible treats.
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 unsalted butter and maple sugar until combined. Add powdered sugar and mix until light and fluffy. Incorporate pure maple syrup and maple extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt before gradually adding to the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then roll out on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes using a maple leaf cookie cutter and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prepare the filling by mixing butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble cookies 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: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg