Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookies
These Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookies combine buttery shortbread with rich maple filling to make an delicious sandwich cookie!
Ingredients
Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookies
- 1 2/3 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 3/4 cups cake flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons white sanding sugar
Maple Buttercream
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maple extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookies
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In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until combined. Add vanilla bean paste and beat for 1 minute.
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Add the cake flour, salt, and maple syrup and mix on low speed until soft dough forms. If dough is crumbly, transfer to a floured surface and knead until soft.
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Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
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Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch maple leaf cookie or fondant cutter to cut 24 cookies. Place 12 cookies on each baking sheet. Sprinkle sanding sugar on 12 of the cookies.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies are set, but not browned.
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Cool baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Cool completely before icing.
Maple Frosting
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Combine the shortening and powdered sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until fluffy.
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Add salt, maple extract, and maple syrup and beat for 1 minute on low speed, until combined.
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Spread 2 tablespoons of buttercream on each of the 12 cookies that do not have sanding sugar on top. Place remaining cookies on top.
Recipe Notes
Recipe courtesy of Disney Parks