MAPLE LEAF SANDWICH COOKIES

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Make and share this Maple Leaf Sandwich Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Burgundy Damsel

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Yield 40 cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon maple extract
3 -3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Beat shortening, 1 cup butter and sugar in a large bowl at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Whisk all remaining cookie ingredients in large bowl. Beat into butter mixture at low speed just until blended. Shape into flat round; refrigerate 30 minute.
  • Heat oven to 375°F Divide dough into 4 pieces. On lightly floured surface roll out each piece into 1/8" thick round. With 3" leaf shaped cookie cutter, cut out leaf shapes. Repeat with remaining dough. Reroll scraps (refrigerate dough if it gets soft). Place on baking sheet; bake 7 to 9 min or until light golden brown around edges. Cool on wire rock.
  • Meanwhile, beat 1 cup butter, maple syrup and maple extract in medium bowl at medium speed until smooth. At low speed, beat in 3 cups of the powdered sugar adding additional sugar if necessary to achieve spreadable consistency. Spread half of cookies with about 1 tbsp frosting; top with remaining cookies.

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