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Maple Leaf Cream Cookies

Maple Leaf Cream Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful world of Maple Leaf Cream Cookies, a sweet treat that captures the essence of comfort and joy. These soft, buttery cookies are filled with a luscious maple cream filling that melts in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for family gatherings, casual get-togethers, or simply enjoying an afternoon snack, this recipe is not only easy to follow but also a fun activity for the whole family. Let your creativity shine by using different shapes and decorations! Whether you choose to dust them with powdered sugar or drizzle them with maple syrup, these cookies are sure to impress everyone who tries them.

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
  • For the Maple Cream 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

  1. In a mixer, beat together room temperature unsalted butter and maple sugar until combined. Add powdered sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in pure maple syrup and maple extract until fully incorporated.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt before gradually combining with the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough wrapped in plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/8" thick and cut into leaf shapes.
  6. Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 8-10 minutes or until edges are barely golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
  7. For the filling, beat together room temperature unsalted butter, powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, maple extract, and salt until smooth.
  8. Assemble cookies by spreading filling between two cooled cookies.

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