Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Maple Leaf Cream Cookies, a beautiful blend of buttery shortbread and luscious maple cream filling. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether youβre hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet afternoon snack. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich maple flavor, theyβre sure to impress friends and family alike. Simple to prepare and even better when made ahead, these cookies will quickly become a beloved staple in your dessert repertoire. Pair them with tea or coffee to elevate your treat time!
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
- For the filling: 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 oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together room temperature butter and maple sugar until blended. Add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in pure maple syrup and maple extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt together; gradually combine with wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes. Roll out to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges; cool completely on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat together remaining butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, maple extract, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble by spreading filling between two cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Consider adding chopped nuts or spices to the filling for extra flavor variations. Store in an airtight container for up to one week; flavors improve after resting overnight.