Maple Leaf Cream Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of Maple Leaf Cream Cookies, where soft, buttery shortbread meets a creamy maple filling. Perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy tea times—these charming leaf-shaped cookies will surely impress. The rich flavor of pure maple syrup combined with the melt-in-your-mouth texture creates a treat that is not only delicious but also visually appealing. With easy preparation steps and an inviting aroma filling your kitchen, these cookies are a must-try for anyone looking to add a sweet touch to their dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat room temperature butter with maple sugar until combined, then add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Mix in pure maple syrup and maple extract.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt; gradually combine with the wet mixture to form dough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut shapes with a maple leaf cookie cutter and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden; cool completely on wire racks.
- For the cream filling, beat together butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, maple extract, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble cookies by spreading filling between two cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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