Maple Leaf Sandwich Cookies Celebrating #Canada150

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter*
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup maple sugar**
• 1 small egg
• ½ teaspooon vanilla**
• 1 cup + 3 tablespoons flour ((154 grams total, if you double the recipe then double this amount))
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter ((53 grams))
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cream*
• ¾ cups icing / powdered sugar (add more if needed) ((90 grams))
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon maple flavouring

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl beat together the butter and sugar for 3 minutes or until fluffy, then beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.

3. 3

   Beat the dry ingredients into egg mixture on low until combined. Form into a ball (will be sticky) wrap in plastic and refrigerate 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Pre-heat oven to 375°F (190C). Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Remove dough from the fridge and divide into 2 parts. Roll out the first part on a well floured flat surface to 1/8" thickness and cut out shapes, do the same with the remaining dough. Place on cookie sheets and bake for approximately 7-9 minutes or until light golden brown.

6. 6

   Cool completely before adding creamy filling if desired. Very tasty on their own also. Enjoy!

7. 7

   Beat butter, cream, maple syrup, vanilla and maple flavouring until smooth, then beat in icing sugar and combine until smooth, and has reached desired thickness, if too thin add more icing sugar.