Maple Sandwich Cookies are simple buttery cookies rolled & cut with maple leaf cookie cutters and sandwiched with a silky maple buttercream!

maple sandwich cookies with maple buttercream filling

These maple leaf cookies are made with a sweet maple filling that is sandwiched between two soft and flaky cookies. The filling for these cookies sandwiches is made with maple extract, which gives it a distinct flavor that is hard to resist.

Festive and Flavorful Maple Sandwich Cookies

Maple sandwich cookies are the perfect treat for fall and winter seasons. The combination of maple and buttery cookie is simply irresistible. These maple cookies are an easy and delicious treat that everyone will enjoy. Maple filling cookies are a tasty and unique dessert that everyone should try at least once. Whether you are making them for a party or just for yourself, these cookies are sure to impress!

Why You’ll Love these Maple Leaf Cookies

Unique Flavor: Maple leaf cookies have a unique flavor that is not found in many other desserts. The sweetness of the maple extract combined with the buttery cookie creates an incredible balance of flavors that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Festive Appearance: The maple leaf shape of the cookies makes them perfect for fall events or holidays. The cookies can be decorated with royal icing to create a beautiful and festive display.
Perfect for Gifting: Maple sandwich cookies make a great gift for friends and family. You can package them in a cute box or bag and give them as a thoughtful and delicious present.

Maple Cookie Sandwich Ingredients

Butter: You will need 1 cup of butter, softened, to make the cookies rich and moist.

Heavy cream: Add in ⅓ cup of heavy whipping cream to this cookie dough for an incredibly tender and delicious treat.

Maple extract: Using ½ tsp of maple extract will give these cookies amazing flavor.

Flour: The structural base of this recipe is 2 cups of flour.

Sugar: Help sweeten the dough by adding in 2 TBSP of sugar to this dough.

Equipment: You’ll also need a 2-3″ Maple Leaf cookie cutter to make the festive shape to these cookie sandwiches.

Filling

Butter: Use ¼ cup of butter, softened, for the base of this cookie filling.

Powder sugar: You need 1 cup of powered sugar to make the filling perfectly sweet and smooth.

Maple extract: Adding in ½ tsp of maple extract will ensure these treats are flavorful and delicious.

Milk: Help thin out the filling by adding in 3-4 tsp of milk, final amount depends on how thick you want your filling.

How to make Maple Sandwich Cookies

Dough

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of butter, whipping cream and ½ tsp of maple extract; mix well to combine. Then, stir in the flour until well mixed and no white streaks remain.

Proceed to divide the dough in half; shape each half into a flattened disk. Continue to wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Prep

Once the dough has been chilled for an hour, get the oven preheating to 375°F.

Shape

On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough to ⅛ inch thickness. Keep the remaining half of dough refrigerated.

Next, cut the dough with the 2-inch maple-leaf cookie cutter and place each leaf 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookies sheets.

Then sprinkle each cookie with sugar. After that prick each cookie 3 or 4 times with a fork.

Repeat with the other half of the cookie dough, re-rolling left over dough, until it all has been used.

Bake

Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until slightly puffed and the edges are light golden brown. Let the cookies cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet; then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Maple Buttercream Filling

In small bowl, blend all the filling ingredients together, adding enough milk for the icing to be able to spread easily; beat until smooth.

Proceed to spread about 1 tsp of filling on one of the cooled cookies, then press another cookie gently on the filling to seal the sandwich.

Serve and enjoy!

Are there any Maple Leaf Cookie Cutters available?

Yes, there are many Maple Leaf Cookie Cutters available online and in baking supply stores. They come in a variety of sizes and materials, such as plastic, metal, and silicone. Using a Maple Leaf Cookie Cutter will give your Maple Sandwich Cookies a unique shape and add to their visual appeal.

maple leaf sandwich cookies with a smooth maple buttercream filling

How long are these cookies good for?

Maple Sandwich Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They can also be frozen for up to three months. However, it’s best to consume them within a few days of baking for optimal freshness.

If you want to keep your cookies for an extended period, freezing them is the best option. Make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. When you’re ready to eat them, simply thaw them at room temperature for a few hours.

Tips for rolling out sugar cookie dough

Usually when you roll out cookie dough, you’ll first sprinkle the countertop with flour or powdered sugar. This method works well, but be sure to only re-roll the dough out twice, or else the flour ratio will be off and the cookies will be hard and crumbly.

Another option is to roll out between two pieces of parchment paper. No flour, no mess! Plus, it’s easy to chill the sheets of dough before cutting out cookies!

Do I have to chill my cookie dough?

Yes, this cookie recipe requests that you chill your dough and it’s for great reasons. By chilling the dough we help to solidify the fats (butter) which means that the cookies will spread less while they bake, giving you a nicer shape and texture. The chill time also helps flavors to develop more, resulting in a more flavorful cookie.

Maple Sandwich Cookies are simple buttery cookies rolled & cut with maple leaf cookie cutters and sandwiched with a silky maple buttercream!

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Maple Sandwich Cookies are made with a sweet maple filling that is sandwiched between two soft and flaky cookies. These cookie sandwiches are a great addition to any party or gathering and are sure to impress your guests.

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Festive and Flavorful Maple Sandwich Cookies

Why You’ll Love these Maple Leaf Cookies