Description
Maple Leaf Cream Cookies are a delightful treat that brings the warmth of maple syrup and creamy indulgence to any occasion. These cookies feature a buttery shortbread base filled with a luscious maple cream filling, making them perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or as an everyday snack. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich flavor, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.
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 unsalted 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 mix into the butter mixture until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and roll out chilled dough to 1/8" thick. Cut out shapes using a maple leaf cookie cutter.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare the cream filling by beating butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Spread filling between two cookies to assemble.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg