Inspired by Martha Stewart, I made these festive Maple Leaf Cookies for our latest family gathering. They were such a hit I wanted to share the recipe so you can enjoy them too!
These would be great to serve all season and a fun addition to your typical Thanksgiving dessert menu. Make sure to try these and let me know what you think.
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Maple Leaf Cookies with Cream Filling
A simple to make and delicious FALL treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup or two sticks butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- Filling: 3/4 stick or 10 tbsp butter, 1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners sugar, 3 tbsp maple syrup. Whip until creamy.
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
Mix by hand or use a stand up mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 - 3 minutes. Add egg and beat until combined. Slowly add flour mixture and beat on low until combined, about 30 seconds.
Divide dough in to two discs, cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly flour your counter top. Roll out disk of dough 1/8 inch thick, lightly dusting with flour to prevent sticking. Use a 4-inch maple-leaf-shaped cutter to cut out the cookie, Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets and place back in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
Bake 10 minutes or until cookies are starting to brown along the edges.
Remove from oven and allow to sit for 3 minutes on the baking tray. Transfer to wire rack and allow to cool before frosting.
Frosting: Whip butter, sugar, and maple syrup until desired consistency. Add a tbsp cream if more liquid is needed. Spread on cookies and serve!
Notes
These cookies freeze well!
