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Maple Leaf Cream Cookies

Maple Leaf Cream Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Maple Leaf Cream Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These charming cookies, shaped like maple leaves, feature a rich buttery shortbread base complemented by a creamy maple filling. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistible flavor, they are sure to impress both friends and family. Enjoy them with a warm beverage or as part of a dessert platter at your next gathering. Easy to make, these cookies are ideal for novice bakers looking to create something festive and delicious.

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
  • 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. Beat unsalted butter and maple sugar until creamy. Mix in powdered sugar, followed by maple syrup and maple extract.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt; add to the butter mixture until combined into dough.
  3. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling it out to 1/8 inch thick.
  4. Cut shapes using a maple leaf cookie cutter; bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
  5. Allow cooling completely before preparing the cream filling by mixing butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  6. Assemble cookies by spreading filling between two cookies.

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