Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Maple Cream Cookies, a perfect blend of rich maple flavor and creamy filling. These cookies not only look stunning with their maple leaf shape but are also incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal choice for gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat. With the irresistible sweetness from both maple extract and syrup, they are sure to impress at any occasion. The smooth buttercream filling adds a luscious touch, making each bite a true delight. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or simply enjoying a sweet snack at home, these maple cream cookies are bound to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons maple extract
- 4 tablespoons butter (for filling)
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat room temperature butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and maple extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined. Divide dough into two disks and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool on wire racks.
- For the filling, cream butter until smooth, then mix in confectioners sugar and maple syrup.
- Spread filling on one cookie and sandwich with another.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg