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Maple Sandwich Cookies

Savory-Sweet Maple Sandwich Cookies for All Occasions

Delight in these Maple Sandwich Cookies, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda essential for cookie puffiness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder works alongside baking soda
  • 1 cup butter (softened) use vegan butter for dairy-free option
  • 3/4 cup organic cane sugar brown sugar can enhance moisture
  • 1 large free range brown egg substitute with a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract can be used as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract or maple syrup
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar ensure it's sifted to avoid lumps
  • 1/4 cup half and half can be substituted with milk or non-dairy alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder until well combined.
  3. Using a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and organic cane sugar until light and fluffy. Add the free-range brown egg and vanilla extract, then mix well.
  4. Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough and space them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Cream the softened butter for the frosting and gradually add sifted powdered sugar until combined. Then add half and half and maple extract, beating until smooth.
  7. Spread frosting on the flat side of half of the cooled cookies and sandwich with the other half.
  8. Store in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for about 30 minutes for puffier cookies.

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