Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Maple Leaf Cream Cookies, a scrumptious treat that combines the rich flavor of maple syrup with a creamy filling, all nestled between buttery cookies shaped like charming maple leaves. Ideal for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy family nights, these cookies are not just a visual delight but also melt in your mouth with every bite. Their unique shape and irresistible taste will surely impress your guests and keep you reaching for more!
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, cream together unsalted butter and maple sugar until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, maple syrup, and maple extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt together. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients to form a dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough and cut into maple leaf shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden; let cool completely on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat together remaining butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble cookies by spreading filling between two cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg