MAPLE CREAM MELTAWAYS

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my daughter loves these! I make them once a year just for her!

Provided by Cindi Eads

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c butter softened
1/3 c heavy whipping cream
2 c flour
FILLING
1/2 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c confectioners sugar
1-2 tsp real maple flavoring/extract
1/2 pkg cream cheese, softened (optional) i make it with and without.
red & green food coloring (for christmas)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine butter, cream ,flour. mix well, cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hrs. or til dough is easy to handle.
  • 2. remove about 1/3 chilled dough, let sit at room temp for about 10 min. then roll out on floured surface 1 /8 in. thick and cut w/1 1/2 " round cookie cutter (or you may use a design if you want).
  • 3. place cutout in plate filled with sugar, turn to coat and put on ungreased cookie sheet and prick w/fork a few times. bake 375 for 7-10 minutes remove and cool.
  • 4. for filling: cream butter & confectioners sugar and add maple flavoring/extract. if making with cream cheese, add that to ingredients and tint w/food coloring (if for Christmas)then just cover 1/2 cookie with filling and top with other half.
  • 5. Note: these cookies are like layers of pastry. be gentle when frosting them and enjoy!

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