Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Maple Leaf Cream Cookies, a sweet treat that melts in your mouth! These buttery shortbread cookies are filled with a rich maple cream filling, making them perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy evenings at home. With their charming maple leaf shape and irresistible taste, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, this easy-to-follow recipe allows anyone to whip up these delicious cookies with simple ingredients. Prepare them in advance for an even more flavorful experience as they soften overnight.
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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together room temperature butter and maple sugar until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, maple syrup, and maple extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually blend into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then roll out on a floured surface to 1/8" thickness.
- Cut out cookie shapes with a maple leaf cutter and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden; cool completely on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat together butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble by spreading filling between two cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg