Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Maple Leaf Cream Cookies, a treat that perfectly balances rich maple flavor with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies are ideal for any occasion—whether it’s cozy family gatherings or festive celebrations. With a creamy filling that sandwiches two buttery cookies, they are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. The simplicity of the recipe makes it accessible for bakers of all skill levels, allowing you to create mouthwatering cookies that evoke nostalgia and warmth. Enjoy these sweet treats alongside a glass of milk or fresh berries for an elevated dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a mixing bowl, beat room temperature unsalted butter with maple sugar until combined. Add powdered sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate maple syrup and maple extract, then combine dry ingredients: flour, cornstarch, and salt. Mix until dough forms.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to 1/8″ thickness and cut into leaf shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden; cool on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat together butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract until creamy.
- Assemble cookies by spreading cream filling between two cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg